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Cavaliers extend home winning streak, hand Pistons rare loss

Jaylon Tyson scored seven of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and James Harden finished with 18 points and seven assists as the host Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 113-109 on Tuesday night.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Notch Huge Home Win Against Detroit Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers walked into Tuesday night’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons without Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, or Dean Wade. Jarrett Allen left the game early with a knee injury.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / March 3

Cavs sneak past conference-leading Pistons 113-109

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers were able to enact revenge for their loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday. It once again wasn’t the prettiest game, but having James Harden down the stretch ensured that the Cavs weren’t going to cough this one up as they cruised to a 113-109 victory.

Jarrett Allen News / Hoops Wire / March 3

Cavs’ Jarrett Allen exits vs. Pistons with right knee injury

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen left Tuesday’s 113-109 home win over the Detroit Pistons with a right knee injury. Allen appeared to land awkwardly on a rebound attempt with 8:40 left in the third quarter.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Cavaliers Cut Guard Before Pistons Game

James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly escaped Brooklyn with a win on Sunday, beating the Nets by a score of 106-102. With the absence of star Donovan Mitchell, Harden led the team with 22 points and eight assists.

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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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / March 3

Cavs are prioritizing star players long-term health for playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers have seen one too many seasons come off the rails due to injuries. They’re managing the 82-game schedule to the best of their ability, putting health in the postseason above everything else.

Max Strus News / Fear The Sword / March 3

Cavs role player takes key step forward in injury recovery

The Cleveland Cavaliers are still waiting to see the first of Max Strus this season. He’s been sidelined all year with a Jones fracture in his left foot.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 3

Cleveland Cavaliers Can Prove They’re Better Than Detroit Pistons With Win on Tuesday

The first time the Cleveland Cavaliers faced off with the Pistons this season, it was in Detroit and the Cavs won a commanding 116-95 victory. However, since then, the Cavaliers lost a 4 point game at home right after the New Year.

Max Strus News / Hoops Wire / March 3

Cavs: Max Strus progressing in recovery from foot surgery

The Cavaliers say Max Strus is taking a step forward in his recovery. The team announced that Strus has progressed to individual on-court activities after recent imaging showed continued healing in his surgically repaired left foot.

Jarrett Allen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 3

Jarrett Allen didn’t win Player of the Month, but answering Cavs’ ‘challenge’ levels up NBA title chances

While Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen may not have won Cade Cunningham’s NBA Player of the Month award for the Eastern Conference in February, his unbelievable 11-game showing can’t be ignored.

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 3

Kenny Atkinson Wins Major NBA Award for Keeping Cavaliers in Playoff Race

It’s been a turbulent regular season for the Cleveland Cavaliers. But head coach Kenny Atkinson is finally getting a little bit of respect. On Tuesday afternoon, the NBA named Atkinson the Eastern Conference head coach of the month for February.

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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.

LeBron James News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 3

Cavs Insider Says LeBron James Return to Cleveland Is Almost a Done Deal

A Cleveland Cavaliers insider has given his jaw-dropping take on the rolling rumors surrounding LeBron James’ future ahead of next season. James is playing out the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and is set to become an unrestricted free agent this upcoming off-season.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 3

NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Mavericks, Khris Middleton, Hawks

For the Cavaliers, the addition of James Harden hasn’t rocked the boat. It’s steadied it. “They are two guys that are hungry to take that next step,” coach Kenny Atkinson said of Harden and Donovan Mitchell, via ESPN’s Jamal Collier.

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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 3

Where to Watch the Last Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Game Tonight: Time, Streaming, Breakdown

Coach Kenny Atkinson stated after the first Pistons game that Donovan Mitchell's absence was not going to be something long term. Now he is missing his third straight game tonight and it has to leave some fans worried.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / March 3

James Harden: ‘I’ll figure it out’ as Cavs’ system elevates him

James Harden once declared, “I’m not a system player. I am a system.” With the Cavaliers, he’s something else. As The Ringer’s Michael Pina detailed, Harden’s early impact with the Cavs isn’t about heliocentric dominance.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 3

How Jarrett Allen crushed Kenny Atkinson’s Evan Mobley fears during unprecedented month

The Cleveland Cavaliers are attempting to salvage their season following a disappointing start. Veteran center Jarrett Allen has emerged as an x-factor in the team’s championship pursuit.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 3

Cleveland Cavaliers Look To Start Home-Stand Hot vs Detroit Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to build another winning streak as they take on the Detroit Pistons tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Rocket Arena. The Cavs game tonight marks the start of a three-game home stand in which the Cavaliers will see the Pistons, Celtics, and 76ers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / March 3

NBA Referees Made a Mistake in Cavaliers Game

The Cleveland Cavaliers want to pursue the best seed they can for the postseason as they currently rank fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 38-24 record.

James Harden News / Athlon Sports / March 2

James Harden Makes Admission After Return From Injury

Sunday’s 106-102 win of the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center was a tense, lead-change affair that Cleveland closed out without Donovan Mitchell and Dean Wade in the lineup.

James Harden News / Field Level Media / March 1

James Harden, Cavaliers hand Nets eighth straight loss

James Harden collected 22 points, nine rebounds and eight assists after missing two games with a fractured right thumb as the Cleveland Cavaliers hung on in the final seconds for a 106-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in New York.

Lonzo Ball News / Sneakers on SI / March 1

The NBA's 10 Best Basketball Shoes of February

March Madness is here, and even the NBA players are ready for the exciting month in hoops. Throughout February, several of the league's superstars debuted player-exclusive college colorways of their signature sneakers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / February 25