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The Cleveland Cavaliers took down the conference-leading Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, thanks in part to 22 points from Jaylon Tyson and how well he defended MVP candidate Cade Cunningham. Tyson stepped up admirably on defense as he was physical at the point of attack and did a good job of shadowing Cunningham everywhere he went […]
From Fear The Sword | about 14 hours ago | 0 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers took down the conference-leading Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, but they didn’t come through the game unscathed. Jarrett Allen, who’s played the best basketball of his career for the last month, injured his knee midway through the third quarter and wasn’t able to return. Afterward, head coach Kenny Atkinson was asked about […]
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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers had many chances to defeat the Detroit Pistons last Friday, even though they were without their two star guards, James Harden (thumb) and Donovan Mitchell (groin). The Cavs failed to close the game out at the free-throw line, and they couldn’t hold on to a late lead in regulation. Despite the […]
From Fear The Sword | 1 day ago | 0 reads
After feeling like Jarrett Allen was being wasted with the Cleveland Cavaliers at the start of the season, Allen saw an uptick of involvement around the trade deadline. This turned into a whole month of Allen seizing opportunities and showing a level of aggression we haven’t seen since his All-Star campaign in 2021-22. It only […]
From Fear The Sword | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cavs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s been nearly a month since the Cleveland Cavaliers traded for James Harden. He’s played in […]
From Fear The Sword | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Good morning, it’s Tuesday, March 3rd. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 38-24 and host the Detroit Pistons tonight. They’ll be without Donovan Mitchell again, who has missed the previous three games with a groin injury. Let’s hope he’ll be back next week, as the Cavs have four days off after this game. Cleveland’s rematch with the […]
From Fear The Sword | 2 days ago | 0 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers are familiar with injury troubles. They’ve been dealt a short hand for most of the season. So it’s no surprise they will again be without one of their key players as they host the Detroit Pistons tonight. Donovan Mitchell is listed as OUT with a groin injury. The seven-time All-Star has missed […]
From Fear The Sword | 3 days ago | 0 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly took down the Brooklyn Nets. Let’s go over today’s winners and losers. LOSER – Playing down to your opponent I understand that Sunday afternoon games can lead to weird outcomes. But, seriously? A dog fight with the Brooklyn Nets? It’s one thing when multiple key players are in street clothes. I […]
From Fear The Sword | 4 days ago | 0 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Brooklyn Nets 106-102. It shouldn’t have been this close, but a win is a win. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. James Harden 22 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 turnovers Harden will be playing through a broken finger on his non-dominant hand for the […]
From Fear The Sword | 4 days ago | 0 reads
Kenny Atkinson promised pregame that the Brooklyn Nets would one day “break through.” “You’re just waiting for that, like ‘When is that gonna happen?’ And you look at it like, ‘Man, is it ever going to happen?’ I’m sure Jordi is going, ‘Man, everyone is saying it’ll happen,’” he said in answer to our Lucas […]
From NetsDaily | 4 days ago | 0 reads
Look at the cover photo and realize how quickly life comes at you. Kenny Atkinson coaching James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen for one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the rebuilding Nets have lost seven straight entering Sunday’s matinee affair. That’d be the worst in the Conference if not for Chicago’s […]
From NetsDaily | 4 days ago | 0 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to snap their two-game losing streak as they finish off their three-game road trip against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon. Cleveland has lost their last two games without the services of either Donovan Mitchell (groin) or James Harden (thumb). They will still be without Mitchell, but Harden could be […]
From Fear The Sword | 4 days ago | 0 reads
DETROIT — The Cleveland Cavaliers had numerous chances to win Friday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, even though they were without four rotation players, including James Harden (finger) and Donovan Mitchell (groin). They couldn’t make the one play they needed to seal the victory. As a result, they fell 122-119 in overtime. Head coach Kenny […]
From Fear The Sword | 5 days ago | 0 reads
While many expected the Cavaliers to struggle against the Pistons without their star backcourt. Instead, the Cavaliers went toe to toe with the relentless Pistons, eventually falling to the number one seed in the East 122-119 in overtime. Winners The Cavalier Bigs Many would think that without James Harden and Donovan Mitchell on the floor, […]
From Fear The Sword | 5 days ago | 2 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost a thriller to the Detroit Pistons. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Detroit Buzzer Operator 0 problems solved, 15-minute delay, 40,000 ears damaged I don’t even know the official job title of whoever was in charge of the buzzer. All I know is they should start […]
From Fear The Sword | 5 days ago | 0 reads
DETROIT — The Cleveland Cavaliers will be shorthanded for Friday’s showdown against the Detroit Pistons. Their star-studed backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden will both be missing the game. Harden broke his thumb in Tuesday’s win over the New York Knicks. Initial X-rays revealed a non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx. He will not be […]
From Fear The Sword | 6 days ago | 1 read
The Cleveland Cavaliers have run into some bad injury luck after their impressive win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. In that game, star guard James Harden broke the top of his thumb. The following night, Dennis Schroder and Dean Wade seemed to have injured their ankles. And now it’s been revealed that Keon […]
From Fear The Sword | 6 days ago | 0 reads
Tuesday’s win over the New York Knicks seemed like a seminal moment for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They showed that the new-look team could hang with one of the best teams in the conference, while still acknowledging that there was room to grow. Unfortunately for the Cavs, things haven’t gone well since that day. The team […]
From Fear The Sword | 7 days ago | 0 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks notched back-to-back wins against Eastern Conference playoff teams, taking down the Cleveland Cavaliers, who were without James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley, in a tightly contested 118-116 finish. The victory also breaks Cleveland’s seven-game winning streak over Milwaukee, dating back to January 26, 2024. Read our full summary of the game […]
From Brew Hoop | 7 days ago | 1 read
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t do enough to get the win, but there were some positives to take away from their narrow 118-116 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Jarrett Allen was far and away the most dominant on the court on a night the Cavs were without three starters in James Harden (thumb), Donovan Mitchell (groin), […]
From Fear The Sword | 7 days ago | 1 read
The shorthanded Cleveland Cavaliers, playing without Donovan Mitchell (groin), James Harden (finger), and Evan Mobley (calf), couldn’t keep up with a hot-shooting Milwaukee Bucks team, leading to their 118-116 defeat. The stats in the table below are taken from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into the numbers.
From Fear The Sword | 7 days ago | 0 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a dramatic victory in the final seconds over the banged up Cleveland Cavaliers. Kevin Porter Jr. once again led the Bucks’ offense with 20 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and five steals. Jarrett Allen finished with a 27-point and 11-rebound double-double for Cleveland, while Dennis Schröder had 26 points and […]
From Brew Hoop | 7 days ago | 1 read
The Cleveland Cavaliers are playing some of their best basketball of the season, but could be hitting another bump in the road. James Harden had his right thumb wrapped during postgame interviews after the team’s win over the New York Knicks. Now we know why. The team announced on Wednesday afternoon that Harden injured his […]
From Fear The Sword | 8 days ago | 0 reads
This must be the most worrying piece of Knicks quotes I’ve put together to date. Why? Check for yourself. Hint? Read the headline again. Mike Brown On the ugly loss to the Cavaliers: “An ugly game, obviously. We didn’t do much right defensively, we didn’t do much right offensively. Our turnovers in the first half […]
From Posting and Toasting | 8 days ago | 0 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks are officially back! After a stirring fourth quarter performance that saw the Bucks come out 128-117 victors over the Miami Heat, the Bucks get right back into game action tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It will be the sides’ third matchup of the season, with the Cavaliers winners of both so far. […]
From Brew Hoop | 8 days ago | 0 reads