Rasheed Wallace proclaimed his team would win tonight's against against the Cleveland Cavaliers.  His prediction was no suprise, it is something he has done many times before, and had always been right.  Tonight, however, his prediction did not come to pass. 

With Rasheed on the bench for the final five minutes of the game, it was up to his teammates to back his strong words.  This time they were unable to prove Wallace right and, despite poor shooting, Lebron once again took over the game in the fourth quarter.  With their second straight victory at home, the Cavaliers were able to protect their home court and tie the series at two apiece. 

The shooting by King James in the second half Monday night was subpar, yet he still led his team to victory.  He has the ability to lead his team through solid offense and defense, and even when his shooting may be off, he still finds a way to lead his team to victory.  At just 21 years of age, what Lebron is doing is simply amazing.  Since arriving in Cleveland he has changed the face of the franchise from a notorious loser, to one of the most exciting team in basketball. 

With all the hype surrounding Rasheed Wallace and his guaruntee, King James simply took over the game and thwarted any thoughts of a Detroit victory.  It may not have been pretty, but it got the job done.  In his first trip to the NBA postseason in his career, Lebron James has already learned how to close playoff games for his team.  It is only a matter of time before he and the Cavaliers win NBA championships.    

Like the NIKE commercial says...we are all witnesses.