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Article: Getting McInnis key for Cavaliers.
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- Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH)
- Article date:
- December 14, 2004
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Byline: Brian Windhorst
CLEVELAND _ Most Cavaliers fans remember May 22, 2003, as the day that changed the fortunes of the entire franchise.
But perhaps Jan. 21, 2004, should work its way into the mix as well.
That was the day Cavaliers general manager Jim Paxson traded Darius Miles to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jeff McInnis. No, it wasn't as pivotal as winning the LeBron James Lottery, but the short-term results have been impressive as well.
After hitting two big late shots to help the Cavaliers beat the Grizzlies in Memphis on Monday, McInnis improved to 33-19 as the team's starting point guard. Averaging a career-high 15.3 ...