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Jaylon Tyson, Cavaliers ready to bring intesity vs. Blazers

Jaylon Tyson called out his Cavaliers teammates, then backed up his words with the best all-around performance of his professional career Monday in Cleveland's 135-119 road win over the Indiana Pacers.

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Cleveland Cavaliers' injuries prompt catastrophic drop in NBA power rankings

The Cleveland Cavaliers are struggling to stay healthy, resulting in a mediocre 12-9 record through the first quarter of the season. The team's injuries are the biggest reason why the Cavaliers have fallen all the way to No.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 2

Cavaliers unlikely hero emerged in the starting lineup during win against Pacers

Amid all the issues surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent form, one player has come under the radar and, when given the chance, has performed well.

NBA News / The Predictors / December 2

Cavaliers knock off Pacers 135-119

Donovan Mitchell erupted for 43 points on an efficient 16 of 27 shooting, and added nine rebounds and six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled past the Indiana Pacers 135–119 on Monday.

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Jaylon Tyson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 2

Jaylon Tyson puts together career-best game in Cavaliers win over Pacers

To start December, the Cleveland Cavaliers made a statement against the defending Eastern Conference champions. On Monday, Dec. 1, the Cavaliers travelled to Indiana to take on the Pacers, beating them in convincing fashion, 135-119.

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Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Cleveland Cavaliers News / HITC / December 2

Donovan Mitchell achieves feat matched only by LeBron James and Stephen Curry

Donovan Mitchell has opened the season in outstanding form for the Cleveland Cavaliers, putting up numbers that are catching everyone’s attention. The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t matched last season’s dominance, opening the campaign at 13–9, but Donovan Mitchell has been nothing short of spectacular.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 2

Kenny Atkinson reveals what he texted Donovan Mitchell ahead of beating Pacers

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson found himself saying something he had never said to Donovan Mitchell before. In fact, something he has never done as a coach.

NBA News / HITC / December 2

Donovan Mitchell matches exclusive benchmarks set by LeBron James and Steph Curry

Donovan Mitchell has opened the new season in top form, and his stats have already made a mark on the record books. The Cavaliers have not quite looked like the same powerhouse they were in the East last year.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1

What Kenny Atkinson texted Donovan Mitchell before Cavs’ skid-snapping win over Pacers

Amid a three-game losing streak and going into a second night of a back-to-back on the road, the Cleveland Cavaliers had to come out with a victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / December 1

Cavs finally snap out of it, hammer Pacers behind Donovan Mitchell’s 43

The Cavaliers finally showed up looking like a team that remembers who it’s supposed to be. All that “cruise control” talk from the locker room? Jaylon Tyson calling out the hunger level?

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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 1

Donovan Mitchell scores 43 to lead Cavaliers past Pacers

Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points and Jaylon Tyson added a season-high 27 as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 135-119 on Monday in Indianapolis to end a three-game losing streak.

Jaylon Tyson News / Fear The Sword / December 1

Winners and Losers: Cavs at Pacers – Jaylon Tyson torches Indiana

The Cleveland Cavaliers knocked off the Indiana Pacers 135-119. Let’s see who won and lost the night. Practice what you preach. Tyson called out his teammates after Cleveland’s lackluster loss to the Celtics last night.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / December 1

Final Score: Cleveland Cavaliers beat Indiana Pacers 135-119

The Cleveland Cavaliers really needed this one. They snapped a three-game skid behind a 135-119 effort over the Indiana Pacers. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 43 points.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1

Despite big-picture focus, the Cavs are flying too close to the sun

No, the sky isn’t falling, as Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said on Sunday, but it is starting to descend. One-fourth of the way into the 2025-26 NBA season, the wine and gold look like pretenders, not contenders, further fueling their loudest critics’ fire with a 12-9 record.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 1

14 Cleveland Cavaliers games in December give them chance to establish dominance

The Cleveland Cavaliers may be battered and bruised, but their December schedule provides some optimism. The 12-9 Cavs are looking for a spark, and they could find that in their upcoming schedule.

Jaylon Tyson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1

Jaylon Tyson says quiet part out loud about Cavs approach: ‘We’re in cruise control’

After the Cleveland Cavaliers’ third straight loss on Sunday night to Payton Pritchard and the Boston Celtics, sophomore swingman Jaylon Tyson vented to reporters about the state of the Cavs as November drew to an official close.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 1

Frustration builds after Cavs drop third straight: ‘We’re in cruise control’

The Cavaliers had championship expectations. Right now, they’ve got play-in results. Cleveland fell to 12-9 after Sunday night’s home loss to the Celtics, and the mood afterward matched the record.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / December 1

Cavaliers players unhappy with effort after latest loss

Frustration is growing in Cleveland after the Cavaliers fell to 12-9 with Sunday night’s home loss to Boston, writes Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com (subscription required).

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 1

Jaylen Brown leads Celtics to another surprising win over Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers were supposed to rule the Eastern Conference this season, while the Boston Celtics had a decimated roster. After Jaylen Brown had a triple-double in a 117-115 Celtics victory, Boston is 2-0 against Cleveland and only a half-game back in the standings.

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