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On YouTubeCleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 20
Cavs didn’t just lose Game 1. They completely unraveled
The Cavaliers have faced adversity all postseason. They’ve responded to ugly losses. They’ve survived Game 7s. They’ve clawed back from holes. They’ve shown toughness.
The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players to lead the league in steals per game since the merger (1976-77) can you name in five minutes?
Kenny Atkinson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20
Kenny Atkinson gave the most bizarre comments after Cavaliers' choke job in Game 1
Kenny Atkinson sounded like a man who had accepted his losing fate on Tuesday after his Cleveland Cavaliers blew a late lead to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 20
Everyone guilty in Cavs’ epic Game 1 collapse
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ disastrous 115-104 Game 1 overtime road loss to the Knicks in the East finals Tuesday. 1. The Cavaliers have overcome a lot in these playoffs.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 19
Two Alarming Reasons Why Cavaliers Blew 22-Point Game 1 Lead Against Knicks
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals was the worst loss of the NBA Playoffs for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Fresh off the heels of a Game 7 victory against the Detroit Pistons, Cavs star Donovan Mitchell was poised, leading Cleveland to a comfortable halftime lead against the New York Knicks in Game 1.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 20
Knicks' epic ECF Game 1 comeback sets new franchise record
Adding more fodder to the belief that the Knicks are a team of destiny, New York won Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in historic fashion.
James Harden News / Fadeaway World / May 19
Cavaliers Player Ratings: Harden Drops A Stinker As Game 1 Ends In A Disaster
The Cleveland Cavaliers completely collapsed after building a massive lead, and their veterans were at the center of the disaster. Cleveland led by 22 points before the offense unraveled into careless turnovers and terrible late-game execution against the New York Knicks.
Donovan Mitchell News / The Spun / May 19
Donovan Mitchell Receiving Major Criticism For Cavs' Collapse vs. Knicks
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn't just lose Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, they legitimately collapsed against the New York Knicks. Although their offense was flat for the majority of regulation, the Knicks managed to outscore the Cavaliers 44-11 over the final 12:40 of the game.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 19
Unlucky bounce: Sam Merrill's missed three dooms Cavaliers in ECF Game 1 collapse against Knicks
Talk about an unlucky miss for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 19
Cavaliers' 'hacking' strategy pays off in Game 1 loss — until it didn't
Leading by double digits in Game 1, the Cleveland Cavaliers made the counterintuitive decision to start sending the New York Knicks to the foul line. Not just any Knick — 40.8 percent free-throw shooter Mitchell Robinson.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 19
NBA Analyst Points to Unexpected Cavaliers Player Who Could Slow Down Jalen Brunson
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be in New York to face the Knicks for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference, and there’s a good chance Jalen Brunson will be in full swing.
Jarrett Allen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 19
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen ready to kill viral ‘lights brighter than expected’ meme
With the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks, there’s no doubt some recent history that the Cavs are looking to redeem themselves when taking on the Knicks.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / May 19
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: Can’t be satisfied with advancing
Donovan Mitchell finally reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in his career, then made one thing crystal clear: this is only the beginning.
The Cavaliers Rotation Adjustments That Could Define the Series vs. Knicks
The Cleveland Cavaliers were able to get through their seven-game series against the Detroit Pistons. Game 7 was a 125-94 blowout in favor of the Cavaliers, who were dominant from the opening tip.
The 'NBA Playoffs scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in NBA postseason history can you name in five minutes?
Cavs Owner Dan Gilbert Knows How Important Jarrett Allen Is to Playoff Success
The Cleveland Cavaliers have finally returned to the Eastern Conference Finals after a 125–94 win in Game 7 over the Detroit Pistons. In the win, Cleveland found its identity as an offensive juggernaut in a complete dismantling of the Pistons.
James Harden News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18
Cavs rumors: Brian Windhorst shares key difference in James Harden’s Cleveland stint
James Harden’s future with the Cleveland Cavaliers will be up in the air this offseason. However, NBA analyst Brian Windhorst believes that the two parties will stick together for the time being.
Sam Merrill News / Total Pro Sports / May 18
From Surviving a Brutal Attack in Nicaragua to Becoming Cleveland’s Game 7 Hero: Sam Merrill’s Incredible Journey
There was a time when Sam Merrill walked away from basketball. Long before becoming Cleveland’s unlikely Game 7 spark plug, Merrill spent two years in Nicaragua on a religious mission, far from NBA arenas and bright lights.
Donovan Mitchell News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
Watch: Donovan Mitchell’s fiancee had a Game 7 scare
Donovan Mitchell had an unexpected interaction with his fiancée, Coco Jones, during Sunday’s Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons.
Sam Merrill News / NBA Analysis Network / May 18
Sam Merrill’s 23 points gave Cleveland the spacing punch Detroit stopped controlling
Sam Merrill’s 23 points were the most ever by a Cavaliers reserve in a playoff game, and they arrived in the exact spots Detroit had been trying to shut off all series.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / May 18
'He Hit It on the Head': Cavs HC Reveals Eye-Opening Dinner With Owner Dan Gilbert That Helped Avoid Game 7 Elimination
Even though Donovan Mitchell had a game-high 26 points, solely relying on him wouldn’t have led to a whooping 125-94 win. Game 7 once again called for Jarrett Allen, who did not disappoint with his 23 points and seven rebounds, his highest of the playoffs and only the third time in 14 games he has scored 20.
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