Cavs hit the road, ready for challenge

[645]

CLEVELAND - The Cavaliers view playing a Western Conference opponent as a challenge.

That's a good thing because they're likely to have their hands full with the Utah Jazz when the teams face off in Salt Lake City tonight.

In addition, they'll play the Jazz without center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who didn't practice or travel with the team due to personal reasons.

Coach Mike Brown said he expects forward Anderson Varejao to step up for the team.

Despite their center's absence, there's reason to believe this mini jaunt out West, which has the Cavs also taking on the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday night, could be one to savor.

Beacon Journal | 02/14/2007 | Cavs hit the road, ready for challenge