The Cleveland Cavaliers have two games remaining, and with a playoff spot secured, along with the cushion of home court advantage in the first round, you would think that coach Kenny Atkinson’s job would be a little smoother as the regular season winds down.
There were questions about whether Donovan Mitchell would suit up against the Atlanta Hawks. Having injured his ankle in the win over the Indiana Pacers, Mitchell sat out the Cavs’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies, leading to thoughts about the All-Star guard continuing his rest period ahead of the playoffs.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 122-116 last night at the Rocket Arena in Cleveland to pick up their fourth straight win. With the win the Cavaliers improved to 51-29 and 26-14 at home.
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t really have anything to really play for. Home court in the first round is secured, and they’re better off not moving up from the fourth seed to the third.
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.
Kendrick Perkins loves creating weird basketball narratives to attract audiences. And his latest one about the Cleveland Cavaliers? Well, safe to say, Cleveland fans wouldn’t like to hear it.
With all eyes on the dog fight happening out West, teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers (51-29) and Atlanta Hawks (45-35) have been going underappreciated as the NBA playoffs approach.
The Cleveland Cavaliers won a statement game against the Atlanta Hawks. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. 31 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block This was a team effort, but Mitchell truly stole the show.
Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points and Evan Mobley had 22 points and a career-high-tying 19 rebounds, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 122-116 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks in a potential Eastern Conference playoff preview Wednesday night.
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.
Evan Mobley is the latest NBA big man to find himself in the crosshairs of Kendrick Perkins. The ESPN analyst Perkins drew attention on Wednesday with his ruthless swipe at the Cleveland Cavaliers big man Mobley.
Cavaliers guard James Harden continues to chase the one accomplishment that has eluded him throughout a decorated career, and he made it clear in a recent conversation with Marc Spears of Andscape that the pursuit hasn’t slowed — even in year 17.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks in an Eastern Conference showdown. Cleveland enters Wednesday’s game with a 50-29 record after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies on the road on Monday night.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached 50 wins this season on Monday night when the team was in Memphis to take on the Grizzlies. Cleveland was short a few players, but the ones that were there came to play.
The Cleveland Cavaliers could have their full roster available for tonight’s (Wednesday) clash against the Atlanta Hawks in the first game of a back-to-back, but there could be one possible exception.
For the two of you out there waiting for the newest entry in the Cavalier of the Week series. Forgive me. I have dropped the ball and now have to pick up the slack.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have clinched home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs, where their likely opponent will be the Atlanta Hawks. First, though, the teams have a home-and-home set to play, beginning Wednesday in Cleveland.
The Cavaliers walked into FedExForum on Monday night looking like a team finishing a job. They walked out with their 50th win of the season, a 142-126 victory over the Grizzlies, and the kind of performance that said plenty about their depth, poise, and ceiling.
No NBA team has ever made more three-pointers in a game than the Memphis Grizzlies did Monday night. Unlike the other teams that sank 27 or more threes, the Grizzlies couldn't win the game.
The Cavaliers haven’t always been pretty (far from it), but are stacking wins. Three straight now. And this one? It actually meant a lot. Cleveland went into Memphis shorthanded for the second night of a back-to-back, and it was no problem.
As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for their matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, questions remain about who will be in the starting lineup. The team is off to a strong start, riding a two-game winning streak as it looks to carry momentum toward the end of the season.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are guaranteed a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, but there's more to play for as the regular-season finale approaches.
Forwards Jaylon Tyson (left great toe sprain) and Dean Wade (right ankle sprain) won’t travel with the Cavaliers on their three-game road trip, the team announced (via Twitter).