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RJ Barrett has huge praise for Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell, James Harden: ‘They’re a problem’

RJ Barrett didn’t hold back on what the Toronto Raptors have to do about Donovan Mitchell and James Harden following their Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.

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Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson credits Cleveland for overcoming Raptors punches in Game 2

The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially in the driver’s seat. After a hard-fought 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, the Cavs hold a commanding 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

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The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 60 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21

Donovan Mitchell, James Harden proving to be dynamic duo for Cavaliers

For two players with a lot to prove in the playoffs, Donovan Mitchell and James Harden have been a dynamic duo for the Cleveland Cavaliers through the first two games of their first-round series.

New-look Cavaliers backcourt is a resounding success in playoffs

The '40-point NBA games since 1976-77' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / April 20

Donovan Mitchell, James Harden pace Cavs to 2-0 lead over Raptors

Donovan Mitchell scored nine of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and James Harden had 28 points, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 115-105 win over the visiting Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Monday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21

Brandon Ingram disappears in Raptors' Game 2 loss to Cavaliers

When they traded for Brandon Ingram and gave him a big contract extension a year ago, the Toronto Raptors thought he was the missing piece. Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he was just missing.

New-look Cavaliers backcourt is a resounding success in playoffs

Donovan Mitchell, James Harden proving to be dynamic duo for Cavaliers

Hawks' CJ McCollum becomes newest MSG villain in Game 2 win over Knicks

NBC admits to glaring error in final seconds of Knicks-Hawks Game 2

The 'Most active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

James Harden News / Athlon Sports / April 20

NBA Makes James Harden Announcement During Cavaliers Game

James Harden turned in a strong performance in his NBA playoff debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former NBA MVP dropped a 22-point, 10-assist double-double with two rebounds, two steals and four-three pointers on Saturday.

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The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 20

New-look Cavaliers backcourt is a resounding success in playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers made dramatic changes to their starting backcourt at the trade deadline.

Cavs again find another gear, overpower Raptors for 2-0 series lead

Troubling update emerges about Joel Embiid’s status

The 'Last 15-assist game by NBA team' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 20

How Round 1 Series Is Shifting for the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered their best effort at Rocket Arena on Saturday, defeating the Toronto Raptors in Game 1. After Cleveland’s 13-point win

NBA News / Fear The Sword / April 20

Kenny Atkinson compares Cavs guard James Harden to LeBron James

CLEVELAND — Telling someone back in 2015 that a Cleveland Cavaliers head coach would compare his point guard, James Harden, to Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James would probably break their brain.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 20

Cavaliers GM Linked to Bulls Front Office Opening

The Chicago Bulls have interest in poaching a current Cavalier to aid in turning around a once proud franchise that now seems destined for the Play-In - at best - season after season.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 20

Five Questions Before Cavaliers Host Raptors for Game 2 of NBA Playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business in Game 1 of the first round against the Toronto Raptors. Between Donovan Mitchell and Max Strus's clutch shooting, the Cavs limiting transition and being the better team, Toronto wasn't able to stay competitive once the second half began.

Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson reveals logic of sneaky offensive strategy vs. Raptors

Making the Toronto Raptors pay in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series for their own defensive scheme, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson made a point of positioning his players at a much higher level on the floor than normal to give James Harden and Donovan Mitchell ample room to attack.