"It was an ugly game played between a pair of desperate teams.

Basketballs sailed into seats. Elbows flew into chins. The Cavaliers couldn't stop the bleeding before six stitches were required.

In other words, it was a perfect environment for Anderson Varejao.

The Cavaliers center was at his hustling, disruptive best Wednesday night at The Q as he helped the home side end a four-game losing streak with a 91-81 victory over the New York Knicks before 16,760 fans. "