Call it a hunch, but I believe the Cavaliers will show up hard today and protect their home floor against the Rockets.

The Cavaliers just may be a better team minus Kevin Love. The Rockets are short-handed, too, with Eric Gordon out and Trevor Ariza questionable.

LeBron James wants to prove that rumors of his going to the Warriors are pure speculation. His top priority is getting the Cavaliers straighten out.

Cleveland has been a pure fade this season when laying points. But being a home 'dog in a game with much pride at stake is a different story.