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Cavs add several new names to lengthy injury report for showdown with Pistons
Tuesday’s win over the New York Knicks seemed like a seminal moment for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They showed that the new-look team could hang with one of the best teams in the conference, while still acknowledging that there was room to grow. Unfortunately for the Cavs, things haven’t gone well since that day. The team […]
Cavs at Pistons: How to watch, odds, and injury report
The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to pick up their second win this week against a team in the top half of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Cleveland has split its previous two games against the conference-leading Detroit Pistons, but its current team looks a lot different from the one that faced them in October and […]
9 Takeaways from Jarrett Allen’s 27-point performance in Cavs loss to Bucks
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t do enough to get the win, but there were some positives to take away from their narrow 118-116 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Jarrett Allen was far and away the most dominant on the court on a night the Cavs were without three starters in James Harden (thumb), Donovan Mitchell (groin), […]
Cavs guard James Harden expected to play through broken thumb
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden injured his right thumb in the team’s win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. X-rays the following day revealed a non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx, which is the top of the thumb. The team hasn’t yet announced a timetable for his return. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Harden […]
14 Stats to explain the Cavs 118-116 loss to the Bucks
The shorthanded Cleveland Cavaliers, playing without Donovan Mitchell (groin), James Harden (finger), and Evan Mobley (calf), couldn’t keep up with a hot-shooting Milwaukee Bucks team, leading to their 118-116 defeat. The stats in the table below are taken from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into the numbers.
Winners and Losers: Cavs at Bucks – Dennis Schroder and the Bench put on a show
The Cleveland Cavaliers came up short on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks. Let’s see who won and lost the night. WINNER – Dennis Schroder and the Bench We’re lumping all of the winners into one category tonight. It’s pretty difficult to lose three starters and still compete on the road. The Cavs were without […]
Player Grades: Cavs at Bucks – Jarrett Allen’s game-tying bucket is a tad too late
The Cleveland Cavaliers nearly stole one from the Milwaukee Bucks. This one ended on a Jarrett Allen hook that nearly sent the game into overtime if he had just released it 0.2 seconds earlier. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Jarrett Allen 27 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, […]
Shorthanded Cavs fall to Bucks 118-116 despite impressive performance from Jarrett Allen
The shorthanded Cleveland Cavaliers fought hard, but they ran out of steam in the fourth quarter. Cleveland had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds. Jarrett Allen grabbed a Dennis Schroder miss, but his putback hookshot came just after time expired, leading to the 118-116 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks This game […]
Cavs at Bucks open gamethread
The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to pick up their second win in as many nights as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks. I’ll be in the comments throughout the game sharing my thoughts. Come talk with me and the rest of your fellow Cavs fans there. Go Cavs!
Cavs at Bucks: How to watch, odds, and injury report
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a packed portion of their schedule, playing their fifth game in seven nights on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks. There’s a good chance we see them strategically rest a few players tonight. Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell have already been ruled out (Mobley with the calf, Mitchell with a […]
Cavs to be without multiple key players in matchup with Bucks
The Cleveland Cavaliers had one of their best wins of the season as they held the New York Knicks to under 100 points on Tuesday. Many of the players who contributed to that win won’t be available for their game the following evening against the Milwaukee Bucks. In total, Cleveland will be without at least […]
Cavs add star guard to injury report with broken finger
The Cleveland Cavaliers are playing some of their best basketball of the season, but could be hitting another bump in the road. James Harden had his right thumb wrapped during postgame interviews after the team’s win over the New York Knicks. Now we know why. The team announced on Wednesday afternoon that Harden injured his […]
8 Takeaways from the work-in-progress Cavs 109-94 win over Knicks: ‘We’re not even close’
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up one of their most impressive wins of the season, as they downed the New York Knicks 109-94 after losing their previous two meetings. Knicks head coach Mike Brown didn’t take the bait when asked pregame if his team lost something they could exploit against the Cavs since they […]
14 Stats to explain the Cavs 109-94 win over Knicks
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers came away with an impressive 109-94 victory over the New York Knicks to pull even with them in the standings. The stats in the table below are taken from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into the numbers.
Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Knicks – Defense leads the way
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New York Knicks 109-94. Let’s see who won and lost the night. WINNER – Packing the Paint Have you heard the term “open for a reason”? Well, after tonight, Josh Hart is certainly familiar. The Cavs approached this game with a straightforward defensive game plan. Jarrett Allen matched up with […]
Player Grades: Cavs vs Knicks – Harden and Mitchell combine for 43 points in victory
The Cleveland Cavaliers took down the New York Knicks 109-94. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 20 points, 4 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 turnovers Mitchell didn’t score the ball efficiently, but he looked much more comfortable against the Knicks than he did in OKC. Not having […]
Cavs pull even with Knicks in standings after defeating them 109-94
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers made drastic trades at the deadline because they believed they could compete in a wide-open Eastern Conference. A regular-season win doesn’t validate those moves, but it does provide good proof of concept. The Cavs came away with a 109-94 victory over the New York Knicks. As has been the case […]
Cavs vs. Knicks open gamethread
The Cleveland Cavaliers face the New York Knicks for the final time this season. We’ll see how they stack up in what could be a playoff preview. I’ll be in the comments throughout the game sharing my thoughts. Come talk with me and the rest of your fellow Cavs fans there. Go Cavs!
Cavs vs Knicks: How to watch, odds, and injury report
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a big challenge in front of them tonight. They’ll be hosting the New York Knicks in what could be a potential NBA Playoffs preview between two Eastern Conference contenders. This is the second challenge Cleveland has faced this week. On Sunday, they lost to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. New […]
What do the stats tell us about the Cavs trade-deadline acquisitions?
The Cleveland Cavaliers drastically changed their team at the start of the month when they traded multiple rotation players for James Harden, Dennis Schroder, and Keon Ellis. They’ve played eight games since their first trade for Schroder and Ellis. That isn’t a huge sample size — and they haven’t exactly played the best defensive teams […]
Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Tuesday, Feb. 24
Good morning, it’s Tuesday, February 24th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 36-22 and host the New York Knicks tonight. The last time they played the Knicks was in New York on Christmas Day. Since then, the Cavs have turned the corner and are playing like a new team. New York still stands as one of the […]
10 Passes that prove James Harden is a legendary creator
If you’ve watched the Cleveland Cavaliers recently, you’ve probably seen a jaw-dropping pass or two from James Harden. Most fans knew of Harden’s playmaking — but actually seeing it in action, with those dimes being thrown to the players on your favorite team, is an entirely different experience than watching it happen for other franchises. […]
Opinion: The clock is already ticking on James Harden and Cavs
Since James Harden has arrived in Cleveland, everything has been exactly what one would hope for. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 5–1, the offense looks rejuvenated, and the team’s vibes haven’t been higher this season, even after the loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nothing seems like it could detract from the momentum this team has […]
8 Takeaways from Cavs failed comeback attempt against shorthanded Thunder
The Cleveland Cavaliers fought hard to erase an early 23-point deficit, but they weren’t able to keep up with the Oklahoma City Thunder’s hot outside shooting. The Thunder prevailed 121-113. The starting lineup doesn’t work in every context; this is one of them. Lu Dort and Cason Wallace‘s size and strength made it difficult for […]
13 Stats to explain the Cavs 121-113 loss to the Thunder
Turnovers, an early deficit, and hot outside shooting from the Oklahoma City Thunder did the Cleveland Cavaliers in on Sunday afternoon. They lost their first game in February 121-113. The stats in the table below are taken from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into the numbers.
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