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Cleveland Cavaliers familiar overtime struggles continue

From being seconds from victory, only to go in the complete opposite direction. Sunday’s 119-111 loss to the Charlotte Hornets was typical of how the Cleveland Cavaliers have played since November, but even for them, this was low.

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Cavs legend Brad Daugherty goes off on 2025-26 struggles

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 4-6 over the course of the last 10 games. And the issues are becoming more apparent by the night. Most recently, on Sunday, Dec.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 15

Donovan Mitchell acknowledges Cavs fans frustration after loss to the Hornets

This season hasn’t been kind to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team came into the season with high expectations, but after losing once again, Cleveland fell to the eight seed at 15-12.

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Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / December 15

Donovan Mitchell says Cavs must stick together after latest letdown

Sunday night felt heavier than it should have inside Rocket Arena. The Cavaliers had chances, plenty of them, but none mattered once the game slipped into overtime.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Darius Garland News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15

Darius Garland admirably gritting through pain to lead Cavs: ‘He’s looking outside himself’

With two clunker performances in the last three days, after what was described as a reset week consisting of multiple practice days, the Cleveland Cavaliers are going through it right now.

Donovan Mitchell News / Athlon Sports / December 14

Donovan Mitchell Assigns Blame After Embarrassing Cavaliers Loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered their seventh home loss of the 2025-26 NBA season on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. It was a tough loss for the Cavaliers, as they fell to 15-12 on the season.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 14

Cleveland Cavaliers freeze up in overtime loss vs. Charlotte Hornets

The Cleveland Cavaliers are disappointed after a 119-111 loss in overtime to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday evening inside Rocket Arena. The Cavaliers trailed by nine points going into the fourth quarter, but they managed to pull off a comeback and extend the game to overtime thanks to some clutch play.

Darius Garland News / Fear The Sword / December 14

Player Grades: Cavs vs Hornets – Darius Garland’s season-high isn’t enough

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to pile on the frustration. They lost to the Charlotte Hornets today. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson finds silver linings from Evan Mobley’s extended injury absence

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson didn’t get into details about Evan Mobley’s ill-timed calf injury before hosting the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Arena.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 14

Why statistics don't favor the Cavaliers against the Charlotte Hornets

It’s becoming a regular occurrence this season for Donovan Mitchell to save the Cleveland Cavaliers from defeat, and tonight he will have to perform the same magic again.

Evan Mobley News / Field Level Media / December 14

Cavs standout Evan Mobley to miss 2-4 weeks with calf strain

Cleveland Cavaliers starting forward Evan Mobley will miss the next two to four weeks due to a left calf strain. Mobley suffered the injury during Friday's 130-126 come-from-behind victory in Washington.

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How injuries have shaped the Cleveland Cavaliers’ season

With another injury to the Cleveland Cavaliers, losing Evan Mobley for the next few weeks, the Cavaliers have struggled to stay healthy this season. All these injuries have been a reason for the Cavs early season struggles, as they just sit at just the No.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 13

Cavs lose Evan Mobley to calf strain, out 2-4 weeks

Evan Mobley will be sidelined for a stretch, adding another layer to the Cavaliers’ growing injury concerns. Cleveland announced Saturday that Mobley has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left calf strain and is expected to miss approximately two-to-four weeks.

Evan Mobley News / Hoops Rumors / December 13

Cavs’ Evan Mobley Out 2-4 Weeks With Left Calf Strain

Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left calf strain and is expected to miss about two-to-four weeks, the team announced Saturday (via Twitter).

Jaylon Tyson News / The Lead / December 13

Jaylon Tyson Is Emerging as a Leader

Amidst a confusing and underwhelming Cleveland Cavaliers season, second-year guard Jaylon Tyson has become a standout. The former 20th overall pick is flourishing as injuries have piled up in Cleveland. As of December 11th, Tyson is averaging 13 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists.