There's no place like home for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Monday. They came out on top against Birmingham by a score of 63-52 on Wednesday. The score was all tied up 22-22 at the break, but Cleveland was the better team in the second half.
Cleveland's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Souljah Niles, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 rebounds. Kamari King was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with four steals.
Cleveland is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 17 games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season. As for Birmingham, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cleveland will take on the Chancellors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chatsworth knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 14 contests -- so hopefully the Cavaliers like a good challenge. As for Birmingham, they will be playing in front of their home fans against the Highlanders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
