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The Cleveland Cavaliers gave the Philadelphia 76ers a knockout punch, courtesy of Donovan Mitchell. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 35 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds Mitchell had a season-high 46 points against the 76ers in their first matchup of the season. This wasn’t quite as explosive, but […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back with a big win in Philly. Let’s see who won the night. WINNER – Evan the Enforcer Anyone who has been wanting to see Evan Mobley be more aggressive should feel good after this game. Mobley was quick and decisive tonight. He’s the perfect pick-and-roll partner when he’s attacking each […]
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There aren’t many teams that can hit the highs this Cleveland Cavaliers team can. We saw that in Saturday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and again on Wednesday. They thoroughly dominated the Philadelphia 76ers on both ends of the floor in what was arguably their most complete win of the season. The Cavs controlled this […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have struggled with health all season. That has included Darius Garland, who admitted to the ESPN broadcast team before Wednesday’s game that he’s only playing at 70% due to the left toe injury that kept him out of playoff games last spring and the start of this regular season. Unfortunately, Garland has […]
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Cleveland Cavaliers wing De’Andre Hunter’s name is an easy trade target. The Cavs are over the second apron, their roster needs a shakeup, and Hunter has been struggling. That, combined with Hunter clearing his Instagram of any mention of the Cavs, would lead you to believe that he’s someone who could be on the move. […]
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If you gave me an open three-point shot in an empty gym, there’s a chance that I could make it. And if I did, it wouldn’t mean I’m a good shooter. It’s about how often you make the shot, not whether you can, that matters. In sports, consistency determines the quality of an individual player […]
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Professional sports is much more complicated than the rules of the game. There are financial and economic aspects, interpersonal and communication intricacies, and of course, physical health. But the mental side may be the most important one. It is definitely paramount for the flailing Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs were humiliated 123-112 at home to the […]
20 days ago | 3 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in Philadelphia for the first of two games against the 76ers. They beat Philly earlier this season in Cleveland. De’Andre Hunter Hunter has fallen into a month-long slump. A stretch so bad that everyone on the roster is trying to figure out how they can support him and get Hunter back […]
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Good morning, it’s Wednesday, January 14th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 22-19 and play the Philadelphia 76ers tonight. It’s their first of two on the road against Philly. This is Cleveland’s second game of the season against the 76ers. They defeated Philly in their first matchup, 132-121, back in November. The 76ers are 22-16 this season. […]
21 days ago | 1 read
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been an inconsistent team all season. They came off one of their most impressive performances in Saturday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, only to follow it up with an unacceptable loss to the Utah Jazz, a team that had just lost to the Charlotte Hornets at home by 55 points. The […]
21 days ago | 5 reads
Amidst arguably the most disappointing season in recent memory, the Cleveland Cavaliers are at a tipping point with the NBA trade deadline right around the corner. Even with very limited mobility due to their bloated salary sheet and constrained draft capital control, there are some options. Namely, moving a big salary to get under the […]
21 days ago | 3 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers shouldn’t be happy about this one. Nae’Qwan Tomlin might be the only player who deserves to feel good. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 21 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson said before the game that he could think of at […]
22 days ago | 5 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers followed up arguably their best win of the season with perhaps their worst loss. Let’s talk about it. WINNER – Nae’Qwan Tomlin Tomlin has injected life into this Cavalier team all season long. When the vibes are low and the energy is down, Tomlin has been able to turn things around through […]
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Lauri Markkanen scored 28 points, Keyonte George poured in 32 to pace the visiting Utah Jazz to a 123-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. The Cavs were flattened in the first few minutes of the game, trailing by 17 in the first quarter, before rallying to take an eight-point lead into halftime. […]
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Kevin Love and Georges Niang are back in Cleveland…as members of the Utah Jazz. They are not playing the same level of minutes as they did in years past, but the two forwards have different roles in the league now: as veterans mentoring a young team, stewarding them through the trials and tribulations of the […]
22 days ago | 5 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been searching for reliable reserve point guard play for a little while now. They had it last year with Ty Jerome, who turned in the best season of his career and earned a lucrative deal from the Memphis Grizzlies. The Cavs essentially swapped him for Lonzo Ball at that position, but […]
22 days ago | 5 reads
Good morning, it’s Monday, January 10th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 22-18 and play the Utah Jazz tonight. The Cavs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. This is Cleveland’s first game against the Jazz this season. They went 2-0 against the Jazz last year. Former Cavaliers Lauri Markkanen, Kevin Love and Georges Niang will be back […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz come into Monday’s game from polar opposite perspectives. The Cavs are coming off arguably their best win of the season on Saturday. They showed how good of an offense they can be when they handily defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-134. The Jazz, on the other hand, are coming off […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers used their 22nd different starting lineup of the season in Saturday’s 146-134 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the team’s best offensive showing of the season, it’s fair to wonder whether or not Sam Merrill should be in the starting lineup going forward. Head coach Kenny Atkinson was understandably criticized for starting […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers outscored the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-134 in an offensive showcase. The stats in the table below are from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into the numbers.
24 days ago | 4 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers got their revenge, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves behind a dominant second half. WINNER – Evan Mobley Takes Over If you’re in line for another Evan Mobley leap, stay in line! We understand that Mobley’s progression has happened more slowly than some would like. This season has felt more like a regression than […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up their best win of the season, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-134. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 28 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds Mitchell led the Cavs in scoring tonight and gave them a huge surge of momentum. Some of his shot attempts […]
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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers put together one of their most complete performances of the season as they defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-134 to split the two-game set. Cleveland’s starting five on Thursday did them in. Their core four of Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen were joined by guard Craig Porter […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped their first of two games against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday evening, thanks in part to a baffling starting lineup choice. We’ll see if they learn from that mistake and go a different direction on Saturday afternoon. Despite the loss on Thursday, the Cavs did have glimpses of good play. Their […]
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Good morning, it’s Saturday, January 10th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 21-18 and lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. The Cavs play the Wolves again today. This time, on their own home floor. It’s an early afternoon game, so I hope the Cavs secure a win and give you the rest of the day […]
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