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Cavs extinguish the Heat 149-128
It was a tale of two games for the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the second being a lot more to their liking. Max Strus hit eight threes, Jarrett Allen had a double-double in his return to the starting lineup, and James Harden added 17 points and 10 assists as the Cavs throttled the visiting Miami Heat […]
Jarrett Allen probable to return against the Miami Heat
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is expected to make his return to the starting lineup, per head coach Kenny Atkinson in his pre-game press conference. It’ll be the first time Allen has appeared in a game since early in the month, when he left their March 3rd game against the Detroit Pistons with what was […]
One play that shows the Cavs can win a championship
Many words have been said and written about why the Cleveland Cavaliers’ new core four won’t work. About redundancy. About perimeter defense. About spacing. Very few words have been said and written about why it will work. About what, precisely, makes die-hard fans and the Cleveland front office and coaching staff alike believe that this […]
Cavs could be getting key contributor back for rematch with Heat
The Cleveland Cavaliers have only had their new core four players of James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen all together on the court for three games this season. Friday’s contest against the Miami Heat could be their fourth. Allen, who has missed the team’s last 10 games with a knee injury, is […]
Cavaliers Reacts Survey: Fans decide whether they would trade Evan Mobley for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Earlier this week, we asked Cleveland Cavaliers fans if they would be in favor of trading Evan Mobley for Giannis Antetokounmpo after it was reported last Friday that Mobley was the type of player the Milwaukee Bucks would want in return for a possible Giannis deal. The comment section for the survey prompt was pretty […]
8 Takeaways from Cavs 120-103 loss to Heat: ‘You’re not going to win in the playoffs if you can’t defend’
CLEVELAND — For the first time in five games, the Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t bailed out by their offense as they fell to the Miami Heat 120-103. “If you want to win in the league, you have to commit to defense,” Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said before the game. “Point blank, you’re not going to […]
Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Heat – Effort is a mixed bag
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t put their best foot forward to start this game. Let’s go over today’s winners and losers. LOSER- Coming Out Flat Second night of a back-to-back. Numerous key players are down due to injury. Random, meaningless game in March. I understand all of the context. That still doesn’t mean it’s okay for […]
Player Grades: Cavs vs Heat – Streak ends in bummer fashion
The Cleveland Cavaliers four-game winning streak was snapped by the Miami Heat. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 28 points, 4 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 turnovers The first half was on par with some of the defensive effort we’ve seen this week from Mitchell. The second half, though? […]
Another poor defensive performance cost Cavs in 120-103 loss to Heat
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ slow start on both ends of the floor did them in. They erased a 21-point deficit and grabbed a brief fourth-quarter lead, but they weren’t able to hold off the Miami Heat, resulting in a 120-103 loss. The defense — once again — was the issue. Head coach Kenny Atkinson […]
Cavs starter injured ankle in warmups before matchup against Heat
The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a tough time keeping their ideal starting lineup on the floor. We’re not sure if Dean Wade is in their preferred playoff starting lineup, but he has been a starter for most of the season. Unfortunately, the Cavs could be without him for a few games as he went down […]
Cavs starter seemed to have gotten hurt in warmups before matchup against Heat
The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a tough time keeping their ideal starting lineup on the floor. We’re not sure if Dean Wade is in their preferred playoff starting lineup, but he has been a starter for most of the season. Unfortunately, the Cavs could be without him for a few games as he went down […]
Cavs vs. Heat open gamethread
The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to push their winning streak to five games as they take on the Miami Heat. Share your thoughts as the game unfolds. If you aren’t a member of the community, sign up so you can talk to your fellow Cavalier fans and make your voice heard! Go Cavs!
Cavs vs. Heat: How to watch, odds, and injury report
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a three-game stretch against teams from the Sunshine State. On Wednesday, they’ll take on the Miami Heat for the first of two games in a row against an opponent they could face in the first round of the playoffs. The Cavs’ position at fourth in the conference […]
11 Takeaways from Cavs 136-131 win over Magic: Sam Merrill isn’t just a shooter
CLEVELAND — Head coach Kenny Atkinson went to his postgame press conference to deliver one message after the Cleveland Cavaliers barely scraped by the Orlando Magic 136-131. “I just told the team in the locker room, if we’re going to play defense like this, we’re going to have a short playoff stint,” Atkinson said. “We […]
Kenny Atkinson rips Cavs poor defensive effort: ‘Our leaders got to take ownership’
You would not have believed that the Cleveland Cavaliers had just won a basketball game based on head coach Kenny Atkinson’s first comments in the press room after their 136-131 win over the Orlando Magic. In fact, you likely would have thought the Cavs were blown out. “I just told the team, if we’re going […]
Player Grades: Cavs vs. Magic – Donovan Mitchell and James Harden lead potent offense in win
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t have their best defensive effort, but their offense more than made up for it as they defeated the Orlando Magic 136-131. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. A “B” grade represents that player performing to our expectations for them. James Harden 26 points, 7 assists, 3 […]
Cavs hold off the Magic 136-131 thanks to 42 points from Donovan Mitchell
James Harden and Donovan Mitchell combined for 68 points, Evan Mobley posted a balanced night with 19 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers downed the visiting Orlando Magic 136-131 to inch one step closer to clinching a spot in the playoffs. Paolo Banchero paced the Magic with 36 points and Tristan […]
Cavs vs. Magic open gamethread
The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to push their winning streak to four games as they take on the Orlando Magic on national TV. Share your thoughts as the game unfolds. If you aren’t a member of the community, sign up so you can talk to your fellow Cavalier fans and make your voice heard! Go […]
Kenny Atkinson provides update on Jarrett Allen
Cleveland Cavaliers head coachKenny Atkinson provided an update for injured center Jarrett Allen, and it was an encouraging one. “He’s ramped it up in the last few days,” Atkinson said before Tuesday night’s game against the Orlando Magic. “Trending positive, watched him yesterday on the court. I think we are in the last stage of […]
Cavaliers Reacts Survey: Would you trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?
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. Last Friday, it was reported by ESPN’s Remona Shelburne that the Bucks are looking to get […]
Cavs vs. Magic: How to watch, odds, and injury report
The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely finish fourth in the Eastern Conference, but we don’t know who they’ll face in the first round of the playoffs, given how tight spots five through 10 are in the Eastern Conference standings. One of the many teams that they could play is the Orlando Magic. The Cavs won the […]
NBA Rumors: Is LeBron James better off in Cleveland or Los Angeles?
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the middle of a nine-game winning streak. LeBron James, during this stretch, is thriving as the second-fiddle for the first time in his life. Transitioning into a play-finishing wing next to another ball-dominant star might be the final evolution of LBJ’s career. But would he be better suited to […]
10 Takeaways from Cavs comeback win over Pelicans: James Harden and Donovan Mitchell dominate in clutch
It wasn’t the prettiest game, but the Cleveland Cavaliers did enough in the fourth quarter to erase a 15-point deficit to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-106. The Cavs found themselves down by double figures late, mostly due to their offense stalling out in the second and third quarters. Donovan Mitchell going 2-9 from the […]
Winners and Losers: Cavs at Pelicans – Concerns are rising despite win
The Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly won their final game of this road trip. Let’s go over today’s winners and losers. LOSER- Offensive Purpose I’ll just say it. This was one of the uglier games the Cavs have played this season. Calling it sloppy would be an understatement. For long stretches of this game, I had no […]
Player Grades: Cavs at Pelicans – Donovan Mitchell and James Harden avoid disaster
The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up an ugly win in New Orleans. These are the hardest games to grade, as the first three quarters put a heavy tarnish on an incredible comeback in the fourth. Please bear with me. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 27 points, 3 assists, […]
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