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Kenny Atkinson compares Cavs guard James Harden to LeBron James

CLEVELAND — Telling someone back in 2015 that a Cleveland Cavaliers head coach would compare his point guard, James Harden, to Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James would probably break their brain.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 20

Cavaliers GM Linked to Bulls Front Office Opening

The Chicago Bulls have interest in poaching a current Cavalier to aid in turning around a once proud franchise that now seems destined for the Play-In - at best - season after season.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 20

Five Questions Before Cavaliers Host Raptors for Game 2 of NBA Playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business in Game 1 of the first round against the Toronto Raptors. Between Donovan Mitchell and Max Strus's clutch shooting, the Cavs limiting transition and being the better team, Toronto wasn't able to stay competitive once the second half began.

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Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson reveals logic of sneaky offensive strategy vs. Raptors

Making the Toronto Raptors pay in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series for their own defensive scheme, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson made a point of positioning his players at a much higher level on the floor than normal to give James Harden and Donovan Mitchell ample room to attack.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 20

Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Game 2 Monday night

Going into halftime, the Cavs were up 61–54 in Game 1. After the break, a massive third quarter Cavalanche flipped the game heavily in Cleveland’s favor.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Outlook India / April 19

Cleveland Cavaliers 126-113 Toronto Raptors, NBA Playoffs Game 1: Mitchell, Strus Give Winning Start To The Cavs

Cleveland Cavaliers take lead in NBA playoff series against Toronto Raptors Donovan Mitchell shined by scoring 32 runs Max Strus gave impact coming from

Kenny Atkinson News / EssentiallySports / April 18

'We Lucked Out a Little': Kenny Atkinson Puts Cavs Locker Room on Alert After Game 1 Win vs. Raptors

This season, the Toronto Raptors have won all three regular-season meetings against the Cleveland Cavaliers by an average of 11.7 points. Those who watched

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 18

Winners and Losers From Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Playoffs Game 1

A well-balanced effort and a huge second half from the Cleveland Cavaliers stars allowed them to dominate the Toronto Raptors 126-113 for the first playoff win of the year.

Evan Mobley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18

Cavs’ Evan Mobley drops ‘perfect time’ claim on NBA playoffs after Game 1 win vs. Raptors

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 behind a team-wide performance 126-113. Donovan Mitchell and James Harden led the way, Max

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

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Donovan Mitchell News / Field Level Media / April 18

Donovan Mitchell nets 32 as Cavaliers overpower Raptors

Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points and James Harden added 22 points and 10 assists, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 126-113 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first round series Saturday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 18

Cleveland Cavaliers Adjustment That Flipped Game 1

The Cleveland Cavaliers are a better shooting team than the Toronto Raptors. Heading into Game 1 on Saturday afternoon, that was one of the worst kept secrets about this series.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 18

Watch: Cavaliers catch fire and dominate Raptors in Game 1

The Cleveland Cavaliers were on fire on offense Saturday as they took down the Toronto Raptors 126-113 in Game 1 of their first round matchup. Scottie Barnes and the Raptors got off to a strong start early and got out to a small lead.

Evan Mobley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18

Watch Evan Mobley put 2 Raptors on a poster in NBA playoffs

The No. 4-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers are taking on the No. 5-seeded Toronto Raptors on Saturday in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the NBA Playoffs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 18

James Harden passes Larry Bird on playoff scoring list in win

James Harden passes Larry Bird on playoff scoring list in Cavaliers' blowout Game 1 win

The victory marked a successful franchise playoff debut for guard James Harden, who moved up the all-time playoff scoring list.

Notable update surfaces about Donovan Mitchell's future

Knicks use third-quarter spurt to down Hawks in Game 1

Paolo Banchero earns redemption in Magic's win over Hornets

Magic shut down Hornets offense to earn final playoff spot in East

'Underappreciated' Pistons open playoffs against Magic

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 18

James Harden Reaches NBA Playoffs Milestone in Raptors-Cavaliers Game 1

The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, entering the postseason as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference.

Max Strus News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 18

Max Strus Knows Cavaliers Have Extra Pressure in These NBA Playoffs

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Max Strus calls being in the playoffs a privilege, but knows that being part of one of the most experienced teams in the postseason carries extra weight.

Donovan Mitchell News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

Notable update surfaces about Donovan Mitchell's future

Donovan Mitchell may be parachuting onto the trade block once again.

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson keeping small forward spot ‘flexible’

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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 17

NBA stars under the most pressure to perform in playoffs

It's often said that the true legends step up their game when it matters the most. So, with the NBA playoffs here, the teams able to advance will often rely on their top players to take their game to another level.

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