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Cavs vs. 76ers open gamethread

The mostly healthy Cleveland Cavaliers take on the not at all healthy Philadelphia 76ers. 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 comments below. Go Cavs!

Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson has simple advice for WNBA players

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has a short rotation of hats and quarter zips he wears to his pregame press conferences. His well-worn Cleveland WNBA hat that’s starting to fade around the edges is one of them. He, appropriately, had that one on during Monday’s pregame availability on the day the Cavs […]

Cavs vs. 76ers: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to establish some positive momentum after Sunday’s disappointing loss to the Boston Celtics. Even though they’ll be playing on the second night of a back-to-back, going up against this version of the Philadelphia 76ers should help them. The Sixers will be without their four best players: Joel Embiid (oblique), Tyrese […]

Cavalier of the Week: Evan Mobley

The Cleveland Cavaliers went 1-1 last week, looking strong against the Detroit Pistons and floundering for the first half against the Boston Celtics. Not the most consistent week from the team; however, Evan Mobley was the most consistent presence in both those games. Seeing him reassimilate into the team after an extended absence was a […]

Player Grades: Cavs vs Celtics – Evan Mobley shines in bummer game

The Cleveland Cavaliers fell 109-98 to the Boston Celtics. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. James Harden 19 points, 10 assists, 4 rebounds This game might have been different if Harden were more assertive at the start. Cleveland eventually found success in the second half by spamming the classic Harden […]

Cavs outclassed by Celtics, fall 109-98

CLEVELAND — Not much went right for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon. They couldn’t make a shot, struggled to stay with the Boston Celtics’ stars on the perimeter, and were outhustled all afternoon. This all led to a 109-98 loss to the class of the Eastern Conference that wasn’t nearly as close as the […]

Cavs vs. Celtics open gamethread

We’ll see how the Cleveland Cavaliers stack up against one of the best teams in the league this season, the Boston Celtics. 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 comments below. Go Cavs!

Cavs’ role player is ‘one more’ doctor visit from potential return

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been waiting for the entire season for Max Strus to make his debut. If all goes as planned, they won’t have to wait much longer. “He’s ramping up,” said Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson. “I believe he’s got one more visit with the doctor to kind of confirm that we’re doing […]

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Cavs vs. Celtics: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t have many marquee games left, but this is one of them. They take on the Boston Celtics for the third and final time this season. It’s also Cleveland’s last game against the current top four in the standings in either conference. This will be our final chance to see how the […]

Evan Mobley knows what he has to do to make partnership with James Harden work

INDEPENDENCE — James Harden’s ability to make each of his new teammates better in different ways has stood out in the first nine games with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The instant chemistry he’s developed with Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and Sam Merrill has been easy to see. Evan Mobley is looking to be the next Cavalier […]

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 […]

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.

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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 […]