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What Donovan Mitchell Said After the Cavaliers’ Narrow Win Over Pelicans

It wasn't a pretty night, but the Cleveland Cavaliers got the job done. On Saturday, March 21, the Cavaliers, led by a late-game surge, defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 111–106.

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How Cavaliers Took Down Pelicans to Win Third Straight Game

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 111-106 last night to make it three wins in a row as the Cavs finished their three-game road trip undefeated, with wins over the Bucks, Bulls, and Pelicans.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 22

Cavs show late composure, and that’s a decent sign

The Cavaliers needed to finish one. They did. After spending much of the night trying to catch up, the Cavs delivered late, closing out a 111-106 road win over the New Orleans Pelicans behind their backcourt.

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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 / Field Level Media / March 21

Donovan Mitchell, Cavs end Pelicans' 7-game home win streak

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, James Harden went for 20 points, 10 assists and six rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers used a fourth-quarter rally to snap the New Orleans Pelicans' seven-game home winning streak 111-106 on Saturday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 21

Three Things the Cleveland Cavaliers Should Look to Accomplish Before NBA Playoffs

Sitting at 43-27 and fourth in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in a decent position for the playoffs. Being in fourth would currently have them avoiding the New York Knicks or the Boston Celtics until the Eastern Conference Finals.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Final Injury Report for Cavaliers-Pelicans: Will Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen Play?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road on Saturday night as they travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans in an interconference matchup. Cleveland enters Saturday’s game with a 43-27 record after defeating the Chicago Bulls on the road on Thursday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 21

Talkin’ Cavs: What are realistic expectations for playoffs?

We’ve got a pretty good idea of what the Cavaliers look like with James Harden in the mix. That said, they’ve rarely had their core four of Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Harden and Jarrett Allen on the floor at the same time.

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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.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 21

Evan Mobley Trade Rumors Indicate Cleveland Cavaliers Could Be on Different Timeline

The Cleveland Cavaliers really need a strong showing in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. After the Cavaliers were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Semifinals at the end of last season, All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell turned heads with his postgame remarks.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 21

Where to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Game Tonight: Time, Streaming, Breakdown

It was another game where the Cleveland Cavaliers almost collapsed late. Being up by as much as 20 points in the second half, the Chicago Bulls went on a 33-8 run in the fourth quarter to bring the game back around.

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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 20

Top Takeaways From Cleveland Cavaliers' Victory Over Chicago Bulls

The Cleveland Cavaliers nearly let a lead slip through their fingers in what would ultimately be a 115-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls. James Harden logged his second 30-point performance as a Cavalier behind a lights-out night from the three-point line.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 20

Kenny Atkinson Praises James Harden on a Difficult Night for the Cavaliers in Chicago

With about a minute left, the Cleveland Cavaliers were hanging on to a 110-107 lead after leading by as many as 29 points and head coach Kenny Atkinson was starting to pace a little until a hero came to his rescue.

James Harden News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 20

James Harden Drops Harsh Truth Following Cavaliers Subpar Showing Against Bulls

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls, but was this a case of the win being much better than the performance? In the absence of Donovan Mitchell, Harden took full control, putting on 36 points, his 344th in his career, along with nine assists and seven rebounds in the 115-110 success.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 20

How Cavaliers Escaped Late Comeback Attempt by Bulls To Win Second in a Row

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Chicago Bulls 115-110 and put together back to back wins for the first time since defeating the Brooklyn Nets and Detroit Pistons back on March 1 and March 3.

James Harden News / The SportsRush / March 20

'Not Good Enough': James Harden Keeps It Real Over Cavaliers’ Gutsy Win Over Struggling Bulls

The Cleveland Cavaliers got the job done against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, but it wasn’t without a big scare. In a game that most expected them to breeze through, they began digging their own grave, allowing the Bulls to come close to spoiling their night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 19

James Harden scores 36 as Cavs hang on against Bulls

James Harden knocked down seven 3-pointers on his way to 36 points, Evan Mobley added 26 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a furious second-half rally to beat the host Chicago Bulls 115-10 on Thursday.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 19

Cavaliers finding 'synergy' ahead of clash vs. spiraling Bulls

Looking to make headway in the Eastern Conference playoff race, the Cleveland Cavaliers will play the second of three straight road games when they visit the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.

Evan Mobley News / Scoop B / March 19

Three Stripes in the Land: Evan Mobley on the Adidas Movement, Modeling His Game After KD & the Cavs’ Late-Season Push

The modern NBA big man is no longer confined to the paint and instead must possess the fluidity to defend the perimeter while anchoring the interior.

Max Strus News / Hoops Wire / March 18

Max Strus viewed as Cavs’ biggest X-factor down the stretch

Max Strus is back and people are already noticing. For instance, Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey labeled Strus as the Cavaliers’ biggest X-factor the rest of the way.

Max Strus News / Hardwood Heroics / March 18

Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Admits Lineup Dilemma as Max Strus Returns From Long Injury Hiatus

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson is still figuring out how to integrate Max Strus into his rotation after the 29-year-old swingman recently returned from his serious foot injury.

Donovan Mitchell News / EssentiallySports / March 18

Graphic Photo From Cavs-Bucks Confirms Donovan Mitchell’s Concerning Eye Injury

Today was only the thirteenth time this season that Donovan Mitchell scored to register 20 points in a game. The Cleveland Cavaliers talisman struggled against a shorthanded Milwaukee Bucks.

Jarrett Allen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

Why Jarrett Allen’s knee injury is concerning for the Cavs

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Monday night that Jarrett Allen will miss the team’s upcoming three-game road trip with knee tendinitis, which will extend his absence to 18 days since initially sustaining the injury.

Jarrett Allen News / Hoops Rumors / March 16

Cavs’ Jarrett Allen (Knee) Out At Least Three More Games

Starting center Jarrett Allen continues to deal with tendonitis in his right knee and will miss Cleveland’s upcoming three-game road trip, which begins on Tuesday in Milwaukee, the Cavaliers announced in a press release (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 12

Desmond Bane carries Magic offense to fifth straight win

After a slow start to the season, the Orlando Magic have had the NBA's best defense over the last five weeks. With Desmond Bane carrying the offense, the Magic have been tough to beat.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / March 11

Max Strus Nearing Season Debut For Cavaliers

Veteran wing Max Strus was assigned to the Cavaliers‘ G League affiliate to practice on Wednesday and is expected to remain with the Charge for another practice on Thursday and “possibly” a light workout on Friday morning, reports Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.