The Cavs were slowed down by the Seattle SuperSonics zone defense on Tuesday night.  Seattle’s zone defense that coach Bob Hill says “he does not like to use, but will have to due to their small interior play”, stifled the Cavs, as the SuperSonics won the ball game 101-96.

The Cavs were led in scoring by Mr. LeBron James, who had 30, including 13 of 15 from the free throw line. LeBron was unable to get going in the fourth quarter as he missed all four of his shot attempts.

LeBron’s teammate Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 24 points, on 10-18 shooting, while pulling down 11 rebounds for the Cavs.

The Cavs will now face the Blazers tonight(Wednesday) in Portland, before traveling to Denver and Golden State before finally coming home to greet the Magic and 76ers.

The Cavs still lead the Pistons by a game and a half in the Central, and boast the NBA’s 7th best winning percentage.