Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today issued the following statement in support of the Cleveland Cavaliers as they prepare to take on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals tonight.
“The Cavs have made Cleveland, and all of Ohio, proud,” Strickland said. “Throughout this season and the playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers have embodied the spirit of their hometown and sparked hope in the hearts of Ohioans young and old. Ohio stands behind our Cleveland Cavaliers with pride as they compete for the first of what will surely be many NBA Finals.”