The State Farm King for Kids Bikeathon was a huge success, culminating with the ride through Akron. Over the years I've participated in countless charity events involving softball, golf, running, you name it...but this one was pretty special. The beauty of this event is the range of ages of riders, as well as the hundreds who lined the route, hoping to catch a glimpse of LeBron, Dwyane Wade, Troy Smith and Kenny Lofton to name a few...

Our little group of cyclists thought we were a big deal when we passed D-Wade, until he smiled and said "this is my rehab."

That kept our egos in check...

Boobie Gibson, coming off ankle surgery, still came out for support, hitching a ride in a golf cart...Daniel says he's feeling great by the way...

LBJ thinks this Bikeathon ride has national potential, and I can see why...everyone loved it! It's such a fun family experience, evident by Danny Ferry, who rode with his kids, as well as the Melvin Hunt clan.

Keeping up with Mike Brown was a chore...coach is pretty smooth.

Hope you can join us next year, the memories will be worth it.

There are so many plays in Game 7 and in this series that players, coaches, you fans, and us broadcasters will replay over and over again. That means one thing: two teams a micro-fiber difference between each other.

As Delonte said best...there were few dry eyes in the locker room, because they knew as a group they had given every ounce of themselves. Especially for a 24-year-old point guard and a 23-year-old superstar, it means using that heartache of what just happened to sharpen their tools even more.

LeBron expressed his pride in what he and his teammates did in the postseason. They are in very good company, with outstanding teams who could not make it to the final 4.

To borrow a phrase from Dan Gilbert, at this stage it's all about inches...for the Cavs organization as a whole and for the players and coaches. Keep finding a way to improve every single aspect. It's the thirst to get better and keeping that single-minded goal of winning a championship that drives everyone.

As LeBron said so well..."We need to get better"..and this team will.

So, trust that there are even better days ahead...that's why as a fan, while I'm sure you feel that hurt too, you have to know we are very early in this ride. This was a speed bump.

And look at it this way...a new opportunity will come again, starting in only five months. And I can't wait.

Back to Boston one final time...and at stake, another turnpike ticket to Detroit.

The guys are relaxed, but focused as we just arrived. I'm sure the Celtics are too...it's the fans and family members who's stomachs are churning already, less than 24 hours away from the Game 7 showdown.

Mike Brown says the approach HAS to be same as any other game, adhering to the job at hand principles. Mike was a Rick Carlisle assistant in '05 when the Pacers came to Beantown and stole Game 7...but he says he recalls very little about it because it doesn't apply to this situation. He says he's not even going to waste the energy to look it up.

The point is, both teams have new chemistry, so, past Game 7's have nothing to do with this one.

Mike was asked if he'll continue to ask for 40 plus minutes from LeBron and Delonte...he said yes..because they'll have part of the summer to rest...Those two wouldn't have it any other way.

One of the things the coaches will remind the guys about, will be never losing their aggression or poise...even when that crowd turns up the pressure...and they do a great job of that here.

Can't wait for this one.

Don't forget to join us on FSN for Cavaliers live Pregame and Postgame, live from the locker room.

9 W's away from Mohawkness.

Daniel Gibson has had more than his share of tough luck this season with ailments a player can't see coming. First, a bout with a wisdom tooth...then a hamstring pull...next, a high ankle sprain when Travis Diener fell on him...and now the shoulder separation, when his arm extended, colliding with Anderson Varejao. Boobie was always very durable in high school and his days at Texas...he's a tough guy, but sometimes injuries are just being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

But as he rehabs, he'll keep his usual positive outlook, being the ultimate teammate...that's who he is.

Mike Brown will contemplate giving Daniel's minutes to Devin Brown, Damon Jones, or for that matter...Delonte West.

It's a blow...but as LeBron said today, it means an opportunity for someone who has not played many minutes to step up and fill a role.

The Cavs will need to get back to the defense that had been rock solid for the first four games of this series. Last night, Boston broke through big time with offensive aggression...over a stretch of 16 minutes from late in the 2nd quarter into the early 4th, the Celtics scored on a staggering 22 of 26 possessions. That's unheard of...They thus went from 14 down to 11 up. Still, the Cavs made it a two possession game with 2:00 left.

It's why every game is a different entity.

This had all the earmarks of a 7 Game series from the beginning...nothing has changed.

Boston is a buzz of activity...not only Cavs-Celtics Game 5, but the scene of a movie...Rob Lowe and crew have been shooting for over a month here...a new romantic comedy entitled "This Side of the Truth" which also stars Jennifer Garner and Tina Fey. It's about a town that has never had anyone who has lied...hmmmm...sounds like those predictions of a Celtics series win may be exposed!

Delonte West is good to go, despite a scratched left cornea which he thinks he suffered around Game 3, but he's not even sure it happened during the game. He's been to an eye specialist to make sure all is well and all he knows is he had trouble keeping his eye open during Game 4...but with both eyes open this morning at shoot around he said there's nothing wrong with hands and feet, so, no excuses. The pre game fireworks and smoke bother him, so he will stay in the locker room with Ben Wallace during intros to avoid the haze. I asked him if this is what the term "Dead eye shooter" means...Delonte laughed and shook his head.

There is a lot of skepticism in Beantown if you listen to the local talk shows...some doubt I think has crept into Celtic nation...atleast a serious case of the nerves. It's called 0-5 on the road in the postseason and the weight of championship expectation in this town, including the marketing campaign of "Green 17"...as in a 17th championship. The Cavs, however, all believe the pressure is on both teams, not just the Celtics because of what is at stake, in now what is a best of three series.

See you on Cavaliers Live at 7:30 on FSN...