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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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

Cavs defeat Nets 106-102 in James Harden’s first game back from injury

It wasn’t pretty by any stretch, but the Cleveland Cavaliers did enough to end their brief two-game losing streak. They defeated the Brooklyn Nets 106-102 thanks to strong performances from James Harden and Jarrett Allen. Cleveland got off to a good start. They exerted their sizeable talent advantage early on as they opened up an […]

Cavs at Nets open gamethread

The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to break their two-game skid as they head to New York to take on the Brooklyn Nets. 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 at Nets: How to watch, odds, and injury report

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 […]