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Donovan Mitchell Could Be Cleveland’s Only Missing Player Against Hawks

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.

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Cavalier of the Week: Jarrett Allen

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 7

Cavaliers host Hawks in potential playoff preview

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 7

The Big Reason Why Cleveland Cavaliers Should Avoid No. 3 Seed in Eastern Conference

The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves in striking distance of the New York Knicks for the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference. With three games remaining in the regular season, the Cavs are just one game back from the Knicks, who have been the No.

San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 30 NBA players to average at least three blocks-per-game for an entire season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '20-pt., 15-reb., 5-block NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 7

Cavaliers Move Within One Game of Third-Place With Win Over Grizzlies

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 142-126 last night in Memphis. With the win, the Cavaliers improved to 50-29, and have officially won 50 games in back to back seasons.

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.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / April 7

8 Takeaways from Cavs convincing 142-126 win over Grizzlies: Cleveland locks up home court in first round

The Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business as they dispatched the Memphis Grizzlies 142-126. This felt like a preseason game. The Cavs chose to give nearly all of their regular rotation players who played the night before against the Indiana Pacers the night off.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Apex Sports / April 7

Cavaliers rally past Grizzlies in wild 142-126 win behind Mobley, Schroder and a relentless second-quarter burst

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 7

Record shooting night can't help Grizzlies break losing streak

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.

Knicks' Jalen Brunson takes over late to down Hawks

Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker shows why he's Most Improved Player vs. Knicks

Latest Cade Cunningham update signals good news for Pistons

Giannis Antetokounmpo has made a clear statement to the Bucks

The '2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers' quiz

Dennis Schroder News / Fear The Sword / April 6

Player Grades: Cavs at Grizzlies – Dennis Schroder posts double-double in win

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won three straight games. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. NOTE: I retroactively took half a grade away from everyone tonight for the three-point defense.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / April 6

Cavs hammer Grizzlies, secure home-court in first round

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.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / April 6

Cavs beatdown Memphis for 50th win of the season

Evan Mobley scored 24 points, Sam Merrill added 21, and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away from the Memphis Grizzlies 142-126 for their 50th win of the season.

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.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

James Harden News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 6

James Harden’s Impact on Cavs Evident in Win Over Pacers

Donovan Mitchell exploded for 38 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 117-108 victory over the Indiana Pacers, but it was James Harden who continues to be that key piece of the jigsaw that was sorely needed.

NBA News / The Predictors / April 6

Cavaliers down Pacers 117-108

The Cleveland Cavaliers used a dominant second half from their star backcourt to pull away from the short-handed Indiana Pacers, earning a 117–108 win Sunday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 6

Cavaliers aim to clinch home playoff series in clash vs. Grizzlies

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.

Donovan Mitchell News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6

Donovan Mitchell drops two defenders at the same time

Donovan Mitchell’s crossover claimed two victims at the same time.

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

Donovan Mitchell News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell Addresses Injury Scare After Pacers Game

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell continues to shine in his ninth NBA season, leading his team to a comfortable win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday at Rocket Arena.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 4

Cavaliers, eyeing home edge for playoffs, face Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers accomplished their first goal of the season by clinching a playoff berth during their three-game Western Conference road trip. Next up for Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and the Cavaliers is locking up homecourt advantage in the opening round.