Cavs romp over Olympiacos, 111-94
CLEVELAND (AP) — Even at 37, Superman can still fly.
In his second preseason game at home, Shaquille O’Neal introduced himself to Cleveland’s fans with a dive into the stands during the Cavaliers’ 111-94 preseason win against Olympiacos.
O’Neal and LeBron James each scored 12 points in limited time, but it was O’Neal’s launch into the seats that sent fans scrambling for safety. The 325-pound O’Neal angled himself so that he landed on an empty chair.
“That chair ain’t going to hurt him,” James said. “I feel bad for the chair.”
Shaq soared into the seats after he was shoved in the back on a fast break in the first half. He brushed himself off and promptly missed both free throws, but was in position to grab the rebound. He tried another slam, but the ball smacked the iron and sailed toward half court.
O’Neal never made it back on defense, but a quick Olympiacos turnover allowed Anthony Parker to hit a wide open O’Neal, who used two hands for the dunk before finishing with a twist on the rim as the crowd inside Quicken Loans Arena roared.
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