Written by Michael Kramer

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The Cavs roll into the Q this Wednesday night riding a shiny 4 game winning streak. Now, I know that's not what all of the papers, websites, or any other publication would have you believe. But, let me ask you this: Have the so called "experts" watched portions of most of the recent Cavs games like I have? I didn't think so.

Here's how I come up with 4 games. We all know about the awe-inspiring victory that snapped the 26 game losing streak 2 weeks ago against the Clippers. That was followed by what appeared to be a loss to Washington 2 nights later. However, that game doesn't really count as the Cavs were still hung over and their heart wasn't really in it. We really shouldn't count that against them as a "loss" per say, when we all know that if they played the game over, the result could have possibly been different. In fact, I have all of the confidence in the world when I proclaim that if that game was played 100 times, the Cavs surely would have won some of them. That's good enough for me. It puts the streak at 2 for all intents and purposes.

The 3rd game is the win against the Lakers last week. As impressive a win as you will ever see out of this 2011/2012 Cavs team in February. After this annihilation of the helpless Lakers, the Cavs went into the All-Star break on a roll. But, they haven't been able to play since. I don't think that the layoff should be held against them, do you? No. It would be ridiculous to not credit them with at least one more victory, as any team to play them in the last week would have surely been terrified. So that's 4 games.

Make sense? Good.

Here we go.

It's just prior to tip-off and I've learned that Mo Williams and Boobie Gibson are out tonight. Mo hurt his ankle, or his vagina, or something. Bobbie is having personal problems. No, really. I know it's hard to believe as that guy is as steady as they come. The Cal Ripken of basketball really. So for him to miss because of personal reason is very unusual and must be something very important. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Boobie and his family. I hope American Idol turns out the way they are hoping.

Also, twitter is all, well...atwitter, with people saying that the Gerald Wallace trade isn't going down because Gerald is refusing to play for the Cavs. I can't wait for the lockout. I hope the union gets it's back broken. I mean, when Gerald Freakin' Wallace can throw his weight around and put the kybosh on a trade, there is something seriously wrong. Of course, this could be bad info, but if you can't believe everything you read on twitter, what can you believe?

1st Quarter

11:22 Sessions starts the scoring from the free throw line. He's been playing so well lately that I can't even make fun of him for being out of control.

10:40 Sessions hits a jumper. Cavs lead 4-2. On pace to win 128-64.

Tweet:

hts_boii ryan pettit

I think the #Cavs gone get this win tonight,

I appreciate the confidence, but honestly, anyone who refers to themselves as "boii" has to work pretty hard to convince me that they're not an asshole.

8:04 While I was making fun of hts boii the Cavs went down 9-4.

7:30 "Lowry goes back door" giggle giggle.

6:38 Eyenga makes a steal after Sessions tied it up to take the lead 15-13. Cavs don't look too bad so far. Anthony Parker is even playing some defense.

Tweet:

therealBigHuff Henry Huffy

Austin Carr invented his catchphrase GET THAT WEAK STUFF OUT OF HERE! after being served a whiskey sour #cavs

I'm not sure what to make of this tweet. It's not even remotely funny, but at the same time it's exactly the kind of joke I would make. This makes me nervous. I'm giving it a tentative thumbs up because his name is Henry Huffy.

5:13 Fox Sports has for some reason decided that instead of watching the game, I want to watch a split screen of the game and the back of Fred McLeod and Austin Carr's heads. That way I can't see anything.

4:30 OH FOR %$#*$% SAKE! STOP THE DAMN SPLIT SCREEN ALREADY!

4:00 Manny Harris to Jamario Moon Alley-Oop. Eat your heart out stupid Heat.

Tweet:

WFNYScott Scott @ WFNY

by DanStorch23

#Cavs just gave a middle-aged white guy Lil' Wayne tickets for being a valued season ticket holder. He looked thrilled.

This is just awesome and I wanted to make sure you all knew this. The Cavs are working hard to keep their loyal fans. Nothing accomplishes this better than Lil Wayne.

2:00 The Cavs are so confident tonight they are going to try to win without getting a single rebound.

I think the band in that Budweiser commercial is supposed to be Joan Jett or something.

Tweet:

KenandKass_Dad Marcus Thompson

#cavs are not going to make a move is what I'm seeng with my third eye lol

Well there you have it. Apparently Ken and Kass's Old Man's butthole doesn't think a trade is likely. I wonder if it has been contacted for comment by Mary Schmidt Boyer?

Hahahaha, just kidding. Mary doesn't follow the Cavs.

1:00 Chuck Hayes ties up the score at 25 after his 437th rebound of the first quarter.

0:28 Some Rocket's dude just got stuffed by the bottom of the backboard. It was awesome. At least, it would have been awesome if Houston didn't somehow end up with the rebound and bury a 3 to take a 28-27 lead.

And that's how the 1st Quarter ends.

2nd Quarter

11:30 Parker starts the 2nd by burying a shot in traffic and the Cavs are in front. Time to start milking the clock.

10:15 Samardo Samuels scores. Carr drops the "You aren't going to stop Samardo down there. He's too strong." Yeah. A beast. Teams are terrified to go inside on Samuels.

8:30 Jamario Moon hits a 3 and the Cavs are up by 6. He follows that up by grabbing what I'm pretty sure is the Cav's first offensive rebound.

After some crack research, I just realized that Chuck Hayes, who had 12 rebounds in the 1st quarter, is a towering 6'6". Time for him to meet the immovable rock that is Ryan Hollins.

7:10 Parker hits another 3 and the Cav's lead is 46-36. Honest to God, this looks like an actual NBA team. We are well on our way to a 5 game winning streak.

Tweet:

themongoslade mongo slade

I really hope Boobie Gibson is not missing a game because his wife (Kiesha Cole) pics went viral and he's upset. #nba #cavs

Me too. That would be awful. That's more than enough reason to take time off. Actually, I just wanted to give everyone something to google.

4:40 A 3 for Houston and they're right back in it. Cavs still up by 2. I can't believe they gave up the lead so quickly. When does that ever happen? Not to this Cavs team.

3:01 Sessions goes right around the defense for the and-1. This dude is actually good.

2:48 Chuck Hayes answers. Fred McLeod says that they call him "Chuck Wagon". I have no idea why he would make that up, but it sounds like bullshit to me. They don't call that guy Chuck Wagon. No F&#%ing way.

1: 40Hickson gets a pass in the paint right under the basket but has it stripped. At least it didn't bounce off his hands. Or his face for that matter. Actually, if it bounced off his face at least it would have been funny.

Rockets out rebounding the Cavs 30-19. It seems a lot worse than that.

0:50 Sessions with one of his patented turnovers. Rockets fast break ends in Powder Budinger at the line for 2.

0:10 Hickson blocks a shot and it leads to a fast break bucket to Jamison. It was a nice play to end the half. If it would have ended the half, that is. The Cavs immediately stood there and watched as the Battier dibbled the length of the court and nailed a 3 at the buzzer.

I am Jack's complete lack of surprise.

Halftime Cavs 65 – Rockets 61

Tweet:

PDcavsinsider Mary Schmitt Boyer

by ronaldo_ratdg

#Cavs, shooting 57.4 percent, lead Rockets at half, 65-61. Rockets still own 31-21 edge on boards

And Mary Schmidt Boyer chimes in with the hard hitting analysis and info that you just can't get anywhere else.

Commercial: Doh Dah Dipiddy (c'mon)

3rd Quarter

10:30 "Cavs by a deuce." – Fred McLeod. Lol...deuce.

9:45 Well, that didn't take long. Rockets go up by 2.

I've spent most of the 1st half of this game trying to think of a joke about Luis Scola's hair. I've got nothing.

8:15 Chuck Wagon Hayes with 18 more offensive rebounds in the same possession.

Cavs down 76-69. They can blow a lead like few other teams. When they are bad, it is spectacular.

Tweet:

adamcarolla Adam Carolla

get it on

Thanks Adam.

Tweet:

itsphyre majors,alan

Really we losing cmon #cavs

I know dude. Can you believe it? The Cavs losing? It's ridiculous.

7:16 Rockets on a 17-4 run since halftime. Make that 19-4.

6:38 Parker with another 3 to bring them back within 8.

6:03 Jamison finishes off a 3 point play that Fred and Austin keep calling a 4 point play. Cavs within 5.

Tweet:

mackb007 R Bailey JR

If #Rockets lose to #Cavs, I will disown them!

Please No! Not that! Anything but that!

Tweet:

mackb007 R Bailey JR

Ok, maybe not! But I'll be pissed RT @mackb007: If #Rockets lose to #Cavs, I will disown them!

Whew! Thank God.

Twitter drama. I'm tellin' ya...

Tweet:

Peeker643 Brian McPeek

All is now well #Cavs fans. Ryan Hollins has taken the floor. Apparently Byoron grew tired of watching Chuck Hayes violate JJ Hickson.

See, I told you. All we needed to shut down Chuck Wagon is Ryan "Boulder" Hollins. Me and McPeek on the same page.

I'm not sure if Byoron was a typo or a combination of Byron and Moron. I'm going with the later because that's funny.

2:00 Cavs down by 1 have climbed back into the game. Now if they can outscore the Rockets 16-1 in the last 2 minutes, they will have the cushion they need to squeak out a win.

1:25 "The Cavs don't have anyone other than maybe Samuels who can deal with his (Hayes) strength down there" – Austin Carr. Really, the Cavs don't have anyone who can contend with a 6'6" center. That's a problem, right?

0.01 Powder hits a 3 at the buzzer to take a 91-88 lead at the end of the 3rd.

4th Quarter

Tweet:

biggricc74 Ricky

I think the #Cavs b losing like they do cuz they don't have no white ppl on they team

Huh? I think Ricky is thinking about hockey. It's this whole other game. With a puck.

10:02 Somehow Courtney Lee gets to the hole despite Ryan Hollins' intimidating presence.

6:45 Manny Harris drains a 3 to pull within 1. This is a good game.

Tweet:

Peeker643 Brian McPeek

Last time I saw crap piled as high as Ryan Hollins I was in Lawn & Garden section at Lowes. Rockets 6'6' 240lb C is killing he & JJ

Where the hell have you been all night? This is gold, Jerry. Gold!

I'm beginning to think that McPeek isn't very impressed with Hollins.

6 minutes left and the Cavs are hanging in there, down by 3 right now.

Tweet:

Scott_Raab Scott Raab

Hard to believe Chris Grant can't get a 3rd-rounder for Ryan Hollins.

And there it is. Scott Raab wins the internet for the night.

5:30 Manny Harris scores on a nice pass from Parker. Cavs down by 1. Cavs now with the ball ready to take the lead.

4:30 Just figures Samardo Samuels with a great block...right to Powder Budinger who nails a 3. At the other end the Rockets get another rebound.

3:12 Manny Harris gets completely stuffed. Rockets somehow don't get the rebound.

2:51 Parker pulls them within 2.

2:00 Powder Budinger is absolutely killing the Cavs. It's like the Cavs don't know how to play defense.

Wait. Oh yeah.

Tweet:

ANGIERED322 ANGIE MITCHELL

Man this game is great we r doin the damn thing looks like a new team yo!!! #CAVS

Presented without comment.

1:49 Austin Carr has a foolproof plan for the Cavs to tie it up. They must score, and then get a stop, and then score again.

1:34 Kyle Lowry gets the rebound and a T for a flying elbow. Seemed weak, but on the replay it was pretty bad. Of course Sessions misses the FT.

1:20 Rockets go up by 6. And just like that, it's pretty much over. That's what happens when you pull Hollins off the floor.

Tweet:

RealMYoung23 Michael A. Young

by demeatloaf

It's these kinds of games that make me question Byron Scott.#Cavs

Yeah, stupid Byron Scott. He should be playing all of the good Cavs players.

0:50 Cavs now down by 6 and in foul mode. This never ends well.

0:29 Cavs down by 10 and still fouling. Can you believe that this team is playing harder at the end than the Cavs played against Boston in the playoffs last year? Result will be the same.

End of game: Rockets 124 – Cavs 119

Well, it was fun while it lasted, but that 4 game winning streak had to end some time. I'm used to the losing. I just wish I would have thought of a joke about Luis Scola's hair.

It was a good game, up until it wasn't. The end was far less dramatic than it looked like it was going to be.

The outcome was all but assured when, just prior to tip-off, Chuck Wagon Hayes sauntered up to JJ Hickson and said "You got a purty mouth."