At one point late in the second period, I looked up at the scoreboard and LeBron James had two points. Two points! But the Cavs were up by 10 points.

When it was over, he had a monster game - a triple double game. He involved his teammates. They delivered for him and the Cavs and the Wizards go home again losing in the first round.

The difference between winning and losing is usually small in playoff basketball or hockey. A call here or a missed shot there is usually the deciding factor. Not last night. Cleveland was the better team: bigger; stronger and faster; playing great defense; and moving the ball crisply. And when all else failed, LeBron took the ball to the hoop and made all 10 of his free throws. I think LeBron is a mix of Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. He is huge; fast; has great basketball sense; is physical; can shoot and pass and make foul shots; and can jump out of the building. He is a one of a kind and a great generational player.

The Wizards had a successful year. The team lost an All-Star player, Gilbert Arenas, to injury and yet still qualified for the playoffs. They played hurt but played with determination and team work.

We should be proud. Onward to the off-season and then to next year.