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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / March 6

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 5

This Aspect of the Cleveland Cavaliers Is Making Them Legitimate Title Contender

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for any way to separate themselves from the rest of the teams in the Eastern Conference. They’ve done it through offseason

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 4

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson on Jarrett Allen injury: ‘He wants to play every game’

The Cavaliers have yet to deliver more clarity on the right knee injury that forced center Jarrett Allen to exit Tuesday’s win over the Detroit Pistons.

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The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 4

This Statistic Shows Just How Good the Cavaliers Are From Three-Point Range

The Cleveland Cavaliers have one of the best free-flowing offenses in the NBA when everyone's fully healthy. But even when injuries start to pile up, and players need to rest, they've still found ways to grind out wins.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / March 4

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.

Donovan Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 4

Donovan Mitchell ‘trending better,’ but the Cavs aren’t taking more injury risks

For the fourth consecutive game, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell was on the sidelines with a right groin strain. Before his team got its revenge on the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson shared why he’s taken the cautious route.

James Harden News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 4

Grading Cleveland Cavaliers James Harden Trade One Month Later

After days of speculation, the Cleveland Cavaliers made a blockbuster trade to acquire a former MVP in James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers for Darius Garland and a second-round pick.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 4

Cavaliers Pick Up Bittersweet Win vs Pistons As Cleveland Dealt Another Injury

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up a massive win last night over the Detroit Pistons as they took advantage of a six point halftime lead to win 113-109.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 4

Cade Cunningham gets called out by former teammate after MVP buzz

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up a 113-109 win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, but the final score was not what had people talking afterward.

Is NBA MVP race already over? Cade Cunningham has inside track

Cunningham, Wembanyama Earn Player Of The Month Honors

Isaiah Stewart’s Return Brings Balance As Pistons Eye Postseason

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NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Jaylon Tyson News / Fear The Sword / March 4

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.

Jarrett Allen News / Hoops Wire / March 4

Cavs’ Jarrett Allen after exiting: ‘I’ll be all right’

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen offered words of hope after exiting Tuesday’s 113-109 home win over the Pistons. ”I’ll be all right,” Allen told Tom Withers of the Associated Press.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 4

Lonzo Ball insists LaVar Ball coached him harder than any NBA coach has

Lonzo Ball has found himself in limbo as no team has picked him up since he was waived by the Utah Jazz in February after acquiring him in a three-team deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / March 3

11 Stats to explain the Cavs 113-109 win over Pistons

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers, without the services of Donovan Mithell, were able to avenge Friday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons by defeating them 113-109 on Tuesday evening.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / March 3

Cavaliers Player Ratings: Harden And Tyson Step Up To Down Pistons In Battle Of Eastern Conference Giants

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t shoot better than the Detroit Pistons; in fact, Detroit hit 50.6% from the field, but Cleveland won where it mattered. They launched 46 threes, made 17 of them, protected the ball (just 10 turnovers), and led for 90% of the night in a 113-109 win.

Dennis Schroder News / Fear The Sword / March 3

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.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 3

Cleveland Cavaliers Notch Huge Home Win Against Detroit Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers walked into Tuesday night’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons without Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, or Dean Wade. Jarrett Allen left the game early with a knee injury.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 3

Cavaliers extend home winning streak, hand Pistons rare loss

Jaylon Tyson scored seven of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and James Harden finished with 18 points and seven assists as the host Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 113-109 on Tuesday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Cavaliers Cut Guard Before Pistons Game

James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly escaped Brooklyn with a win on Sunday, beating the Nets by a score of 106-102. With the absence of star Donovan Mitchell, Harden led the team with 22 points and eight assists.

Max Strus News / Hoops Wire / March 3

Cavs: Max Strus progressing in recovery from foot surgery

The Cavaliers say Max Strus is taking a step forward in his recovery. The team announced that Strus has progressed to individual on-court activities after recent imaging showed continued healing in his surgically repaired left foot.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 3

How Jarrett Allen crushed Kenny Atkinson’s Evan Mobley fears during unprecedented month

The Cleveland Cavaliers are attempting to salvage their season following a disappointing start. Veteran center Jarrett Allen has emerged as an x-factor in the team’s championship pursuit.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / March 3

NBA Referees Made a Mistake in Cavaliers Game

The Cleveland Cavaliers want to pursue the best seed they can for the postseason as they currently rank fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 38-24 record.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / February 25