Andre Miller got what he expected. He was left out in the voting for All-Star
Game reserves despite leading the league in assists. Eastern Conference guards selected included Milwaukee's Ray Allen, New Jersey's Jason Kidd, Boston's Paul Pierce and Orlando guard/forward Tracy McGrady.
``I'm disappointed, but you have to move on,'' Miller said.

With the game Feb. 10, Miller said he would take advantage of the break to rest. Asked what he had planned, Miller said, ``Sleep.''

Coach John Lucas agonized over the results more than Miller. He said he called seven fellow coaches Monday to lobby in behalf of Miller.

``I felt like I let Andre down,'' Lucas said. ``I believe a lot in Andre Miller. I'm always teasing him about being my oldest son. I wanted him to see the reward. He's having his best year ever. Three or four more wins probably puts him in.''

NUMBER CRUNCHING -- Lucas said he'd spent more time in pre-game preparation during the Cavs' 12-game losing streak. One of the statistics he pointed to was that the Cavs had scored 27 more 2-point field goals than its opponents this season, but the opponents had scored 57 more 3-pointers.

The reasons?

Because the Cavs play a lot of zone, opposing big men are kicking the ball back outside frequently. ``Also we're big, but we're slow,'' Lucas said. ``In transition, we get caught getting back. And our rotations have been inconsistent.''

SHORTS -- Lamond Murray (broken nose) is on track to come off the injured list Saturday as the Cavs play host to Detroit. . . . Lucas said rookie center DeSagana Diop wears a knee brace because of a ``little bit'' of fluid on his knee. Lucas said it was merely precautionary. . . . Lucas worried that Minnesota forward Wally Szczerbiak (Miami) would have a big game after learning he was voted to his first All-Star team. The Cavs were burned by Boston's Antoine Walker for 31 points last Saturday, the day Walker was named a starter.