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Jaylon Tyson’s hidden talent has helped unlock the Cavs
By the time someone gets to the NBA, most of their raw potential has already been explored. A 23-year-old prospect rarely stumbles into a new, prolific role that they’ve never attempted before. But for Jaylon Tyson and the Cleveland Cavaliers, experimentation has led to a great revelation. Tyson’s found success being a pick-and-roll partner with […]
Cavs’ fans couldn’t be happier with the James Harden experience so far
The Cleveland Cavaliers drastically shook up their roster at the trade deadline by swapping out former two-time All-Star Darius Garland for James Harden. That move wasn’t exactly popular among long-term fans at the time of the deal. After a month and a string of impressive play, opinions have shifted. Earlier this week, we asked how […]
Charge continue to climb standings with another one-sided victory
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Charge continued their impressive season on Friday as they cruised to an easy 125-99 win over the shorthanded Windy City Bulls thanks to standout performances from Riley Minix and Tristan Enaruna. The victory pulls the Charge within a half game of the top spot in the conference. G League success is […]
Kenny Atkinson provides positive injury updates for Donovan Mitchell and other injured Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a rare four-day break between Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons and Sunday’s game against the Boston Celtics. That layoff is coming at a good time, as it may provide an opportunity for some of the injured Cavaliers, including Donovan Mitchell, to return to the lineup. Head […]
Exclusive: Sam Merrill breaks down clips of his synergy with James Harden
CLEVELAND — Sam Merrill is a “sniper,” according to James Harden, but not the kind Harden is used to working with. The man famous for declaring himself the “system” has perfected his own offense over his 17-year career that features floor spacers, rim runners, and him orchestrating everything at the top of the arc. Harden […]
Cavalier punished for flopping in win over Pistons
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 […]
Kenny Atkinson didn’t have injury update on Jarrett Allen after Cavs win over Pistons
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 […]
10 Takeaways from Cavs 113-109 win over Pistons: Jaylon Tyson shows why he’s the ultimate role player
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers did just enough to get past the conference-leading Detroit Pistons 113-109. If you stop Cade Cunningham, you’ll stop the Pistons. Head coach Kenny Atkinson called defending Cunningham “the key to the game,” and understandably so. Cunningham was effective as a playmaker with 14 assists, but was held to just 10 […]
11 Stats to explain the Cavs 113-109 win over the Pistons
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers, without the services of Donovan Mitchell, were able to avenge Friday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons by defeating them 113-109 on Tuesday evening. The stats in the table below are taken from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into the numbers.
Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Pistons – Jaylon Tyson plays his role to perfection
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 113-109. Let’s go over today’s winners and losers. WINNER – Jaylon Tyson Earlier this week, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson was asked what the ideal role for Jaylon Tyson is. His response? Defend, rebound, and make open shots. I’d say Tyson checked all of the above tonight. Tyson […]
Player Grades: Cavs vs Pistons – Dennis Schroder leads a triumphant bench
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 113-109 in a revenge match from last week. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. James Harden 18 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 5 turnovers The Cavs don’t win this game without James Harden. That’s not because he carried them by any means, but […]
Cavs sneak past conference-leading Pistons 113-109
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers were able to enact revenge for their loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday. It once again wasn’t the prettiest game, but having James Harden down the stretch ensured that the Cavs weren’t going to cough this one up as they cruised to a 113-109 victory. Not a lot went […]
Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has strong words for anonymous Cavalier who called out his team
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 […]
Cavs are prioritizing star players long-term health for playoffs
The Cleveland Cavaliers have seen one too many seasons come off the rails due to injuries. They’re managing the 82-game schedule to the best of their ability, putting health in the postseason above everything else. That’s why Donovan Mitchell isn’t being rushed back to return from a groin injury. “If it were a playoff game […]
Cavs role player takes key step forward in injury recovery
The Cleveland Cavaliers are still waiting to see the first of Max Strus this season. He’s been sidelined all year with a Jones fracture in his left foot. Soon, hopefully, he’ll be able to finally make his season debut. “What a struggle and arduous process,” said Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson. “But I think we’re […]
Cavs add older brother of lottery pick to two-way spot
The final two-way spot has been a revolving door this season for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They made another move on Tuesday. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Darius Brown II is out, and Olivier Sarr is in. Brown has spent the last two seasons with the Cleveland Charge, G League affiliate of the Cavs. This […]
Cavs vs. Pistons open gamethread
The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to avenge their loss on Friday to the Detroit Pistons. Fortunately for them, they’ll have the services of James Harden this time around. I’ll be in the comments throughout the game sharing my thoughts. Feel free to join in on the conversation and let your voice be heard in the […]
Cavalier of the Week: Jarrett Allen
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 […]
Cavaliers Reacts Survey: How would you grade James Harden’s first month with Cavs?
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 […]
Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Tuesday, March 3
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 […]
Cavs will be without star player against Detroit Pistons
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 […]
Cavs vs. Pistons: How to watch, odds, and injury report
The Cleveland Cavaliers had plenty of chances to defeat the Detroit Pistons on Friday. They failed to close the game out on the free-throw line, didn’t get the stops they needed to, and also didn’t get any help from the officials. That all added up to a narrow 122-119 defeat. Fortunately for the Cavs, they […]
11 Takeaways from Cavs sloppy win over Nets in James Harden’s return to lineup
The Cleveland Cavaliers did enough to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 106-102, but it was far from a perfect game. Let’s get into why. First, the Cavs struggled to keep control of the ball. They turned it over 17 times, which accounted for 17.9% of their offensive possessions (21st percentile). That would be concerning on its […]
Winners and Losers: Cavs at Nets – Cleveland ends road trip with a narrow victory
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 […]
Player Grades: Cavs at Nets – James Harden posts near triple-double in win
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 […]
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