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Final Injury Report for Pacers-Cavaliers: Will Evan Mobley, Pascal Siakam Play?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Sunday night as they host the Indiana Pacers in an Eastern Conference matchup. Cleveland enters Sunday’s game with a 48-29 record after defeating the Golden State Warriors on the road on Thursday night.

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Cavs provide injury update for Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade

The Cleveland Cavaliers are racing to the finish line. With just a week before the regular season ends, the team is still waiting on two of its most important players to return to action.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 5

Where to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers Game Tonight: Time, Streaming, Breakdown

It is official, Cavs fans. The Cleveland Cavaliers have clinched a top six spot in the NBA Playoffs. After their 118-111 win against the Golden State Warriors, the Cavaliers were able to confirm their spot in the playoffs.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 5

Why Cavs Fans Shouldn't Be Worried About Shorthanded Team Against Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be light on the ground for Sunday’s (tonight) clash with the Indiana Pacers, but there isn’t a cause for immediate concern.

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The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '30-point, 90% shooting NBA games' quiz

The 'Active 40-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

Donovan Mitchell News / Hardwood Heroics / April 4

Donovan Mitchell Insists Cavaliers Aren’t Dodging Any Playoff Opponents

Playoff positioning always brings drama. Teams start doing math, fans start predicting matchups, and sometimes, the conversation drifts into strategy, who to face, who to avoid, and how to game the standings.

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 / 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.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4

LeBron James disses two more American cities after profane rant about Memphis

LeBron James is fully embracing his “get off my lawn” era.

LeBron James really hates Memphis, wants Grizzlies to move

LeBron James’ camp is blocking Arizona reporters from talking to Bryce James

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg was bound to make NBA history

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 4

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Could Face Local Broadcasting Issues Next Season

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking ahead in unfortunate limbo ahead of next season. The fall of the Main Street Sports Group, which owns the FanDuel-branded regional sports networks, was rapid.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / April 3

Max Strus-Donovan Mitchell Bond Built on Shared Meals Despite $150M Deals

Even in a league where max contracts and luxury lifestyles go hand in hand, some habits just do not change. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, it turns out big money does not mean big spending, at least not when it comes to food.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 3

Why Cleveland Cavaliers Can’t Hesitate To Trust James Harden in NBA Playoffs

James Harden is heading back to the NBA Playoffs in his first season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. While his mixed success in the playoffs is often discussed, Harden has the experience and knowledge of what it takes to be successful in the postseason.

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 3

Kenny Atkinson Reveals Who He Truly Credits for Cavs Clinching NBA Playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers have finally punched their ticket to the NBA playoffs. It wasn’t easy, and their playoff-clinching 118-111 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night typified their plight this season, and head coach Kenny Atkinson knew that as he almost breathed a sigh of relief during his postgame press conference.

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 3

Cavs Coach Kenny Atkinson Explains Why Max Strus Will Play Key Role in Playoffs

The key to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 118-111 win over the Golden State Warriors came down the stretch, and while Donovan Mitchell and James Harden were heavy contributors.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 3

Kendrick Perkins chooses sides in Dwyane Wade vs. Cavaliers’ James Harden debate

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ James Harden is often compared to some of the best guards in NBA history simply due to the impact he has had on the game of basketball since joining the league back in 2009.

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The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 3

How Cavs Finished Western Conference Road Schedule With Win Against Warriors

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-111 on Thursday night in San Francisco. With the win the Cavaliers moved to 48-29, while improving to 24-15 on the road.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / April 3

9 Takeaways from Cavs 118-111 win over Warriors: Cleveland’s late-game offense remains sharp

The Cleveland Cavaliers did enough to escape with a 118-111 win over an undermanned Golden State Warriors team. Max Strus’s timely shotmaking saved the Cavs.

Max Strus News / Field Level Media / April 3

Max Strus scores 24 to lead Cavaliers past Warriors

Max Strus capped a 24-point performance with two late 3-pointers, James Harden drove for a clinching hoop in the final seconds and the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Golden State Warriors 118-111 in San Francisco on Thursday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / April 3

Cavaliers Clinch Playoff Berth

The Cavaliers clinched a berth in the playoffs after winning at Golden State on Thursday, per the NBA (Twitter link). Star guard Donovan Mitchell led the way with a team-high 25 points, with Max Strus right behind him at 24.

Donovan Mitchell News / EssentiallySports / April 3

Donovan Mitchell Reveals Real Reason Behind Signing $150M Extension With Cavs — and It’s Not About Basketball

What makes a player sign a contract extension? Financial security? Championship prospects? Age and future? Loyalty? Sure, these can be essential factors, but when you look at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ star guard Donovan Mitchell, who signed a three-year, $150 million extension in 2024, his focus lies on something more essential.

Donovan Mitchell News / Athlon Sports / April 2