Weird start and weird year for the Cavaliers, who have shrugged off an atrocious beginning and re-established themselves as mob bosses in the East. Eight straight wins – some blowouts, some tight games – have breathed life into the franchise. For nearly the first month of the year the Cavs were the worst defensive team in the league, but in three of the last four they have held opponents under 100 points. That included a wire-to-wire slapdown of the 76ers Monday night in which Cleveland outscored Philly in every quarter. There’s no reason to believe that the streak will end against the Heat despite the fact that Miami is on a mini three-game win spurt of its own. LeBron has that look in his eye again, and that’s not good for anyone not wearing a Cavs uniform