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Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Thunder – Donovan Mitchell runs into his kryptonite

The Cleveland Cavaliers ran into a buzzsaw today as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat them 136-104. Let’s see who won and lost the game. This is the first time I’ve given ‘winner’ to an opponent this season.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / January 19

Thunder outclass Cavs 136-104

CLEVELAND — It’s been wrong to use injuries as an excuse for many of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ losses this season. They’ve had enough talent in many of those defeats to prevail still.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 19

Short-handed Thunder take down Cavaliers as Donovan Mitchell struggles

Behind 30 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 28 from Chet Holmgren, the Oklahoma City Thunder (36-8) flexed its muscle in a 136-104 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers (24-20).

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Darius Garland News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 19

These Cleveland Cavaliers need to step up due to another Darius Garland injury

Darius Garland's 2025-26 NBA season has been disappointing. But it hasn't been his fault. When he's healthy, he's one of the best playmakers and offensive weapons in the entire league; however, he hasn't been able to stay on the court.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

How Cavs weathering 76ers ‘hurricane’ could turn tide on 2025-26 season

In an 82-game NBA season, any team that struggles to start and finds its way to success later has a game where it finally breaks through. If the Cleveland

Darius Garland News / Hoops Wire / January 18

Cavs’ Darius Garland to miss at least a week with toe sprain

The Cavaliers received clarity on Darius Garland, even if the timeline remains fluid. The Cavs announced that Garland has been diagnosed with a Grade one sprain of his right great toe and will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / January 18

Darius Garland Has Grade 1 Toe Sprain, Out At Least 7-10 Days

Two-time All-Star Darius Garland has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 right great toe sprain and will be reevaluated in seven-to-10 days, the Cavaliers announced in a press release.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / January 18

Latest on Cavs’ Darius Garland, Sam Merrill

The Cavaliers are holding their breath again. Point guard Darius Garland and wing Sam Merrill were both injured during Wednesday’s win in Philadelphia and are being evaluated this weekend, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 17

Donovan Mitchell not hiding from LeBron James caliber expectations with Cavs

For every young basketball player, the dream is to become the best. It’s to become the face of a franchise and become “the guy.” For Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell, that dream has become a reality.

Jaylon Tyson News / Hoops Wire / January 17

Cavs’ Jaylon Tyson doesn’t want to ‘make it about me,’ so teammates do it for him

This one felt bigger than a single night. The Cavaliers were short-handed again, on the road again, and staring down a tight finish against the 76ers. What resulted was the clearest snapshot yet of how far Jaylon Tyson has come.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / January 17

'That Kid is Different' – Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell Bats for Sophomore Teammate to be in the 'Most Improved' Category

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 117-115 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, as Jaylon Tyson willed his team to victory with his all-around effort, especially with Darius Garland (foot), Sam Merrill (hand), and Dean Wade (knee) on the sidelines.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 17

Cleveland Cavaliers Squeak By Philadelphia 76ers

For roughly 40 minutes on Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers looked like the team everyone in the ‘City of Brotherly Love” keeps praying they will be.

Jaylon Tyson News / Yardbarker / January 17

Jaylon Tyson does it all for short-handed Cavaliers against 76ers

The short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers needed every one of Tyson's 39 points Friday night. That is, until the game's crucial moment, when he delivered an assist on the game-winning dunk.

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