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Cavs star Donovan Mitchell pulls off hat trick of milestones in 1 game

Donovan Mitchell pulled off a hat trick on Sunday, achieving career, season, and Cleveland Cavaliers team milestones in the same game. In the first quarter, just three minutes into facing the Dallas Mavericks, he drained his 200th three-pointer of the season.

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Three Suggestions for the Cleveland Cavaliers To Ensure Success in NBA Playoffs

It’s been somewhat of a turbulent regular season for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers have been without Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen for extended stretches and Max Strus just made his season debut with 15 games remaining.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 16

Cleveland Cavaliers Late Comeback Not Enough As They Lose at Home to Dallas Mavericks

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Dallas Mavericks in Cleveland by a score of 130-120 earlier on Sunday afternoon. The loss comes just two days after the Cavaliers defeated the Mavericks in Dallas.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / March 16

7 Takeaways from Cavs humiliating 130-120 loss to Mavs: ‘It really comes down to guarding the ball’

CLEVELAND — There weren’t a lot of good things to take away from the Cleveland Cavaliers embarassing 130-120 loss to the tanking Dallas Mavericks. Max Strus’s 24-point season debut was one of them.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

Max Strus News / Hoops Wire / March 16

Cavs’ Max Strus Returns With A Bang After Long Road Back

The Cavaliers did not have their best afternoon Sunday. But they did get something they had been waiting months to see. Namely, Max Strus back on the court.

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / March 15

Player Grades: Cavs vs Mavericks – Defense disappoints again

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost this game on the defensive end. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. 13 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 6 turnovers I think Harden played his best game as a Cavalier last week in Orlando.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 15

Cavs Spoil Max Strus’ Electric Return With Flat Performance

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ stinker of a 130-120 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. 1. Well, at least Max Strus really brought it.

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.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / March 15

Cavs provide injury updates on several key players

As of typing, the Cleveland Cavaliers have 15 games remaining in the 2025-26 NBA season. That means they have limited time to get healthy and back into the swing of things before the playoffs begin.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 15

Cavs vs. Mavericks: Cleveland Looks To Finish Off Home-And-Home

The Cavaliers will try to follow up Friday’s convincing win with another when they host the Mavericks on Sunday afternoon. Cleveland handled business in Dallas two nights ago, rolling to a 138-105 victory behind a big performance from Evan Mobley.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 14

Cavaliers look to continue dominance against Mavericks

The Cleveland Cavaliers have rolled to seven straight wins over the Dallas Mavericks, including a 138-105 triumph Friday, fueled by a season-high tying 29 points from reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley.

Evan Mobley News / Field Level Media / March 13

Evan Mobley scores 23 in first half as Cavs crush Mavs

Evan Mobley scored 23 of his season-high-tying 29 points in the first half and Donovan Mitchell posted 24 points and eight assists, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 138-105 win over the host Dallas Mavericks in the first game of a home-and-home set Friday.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 13

Cavaliers start quest for consecutive wins in clash vs. Mavericks

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks will play the first half of a home-and-home set Friday night in Texas, with the foes possessing different outlooks in the final month of the regular season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Veteran Forward Close To Making Season Debut, How Does His Addition Affect The Cavaliers Rotation and Prospectus Down The Stretch

The Cleveland Cavaliers made two splashy moves at the trade deadline. But could the key trade have been the one they didn’t make? Veteran Forward Close

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.

Desmond Bane does banned celebration after hitting clutch shot for Magic

Desmond Bane powers Magic past Cavaliers

Cavs do plenty right, just not as much as Magic

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The '2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers' quiz

Lonzo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 11

LaVar Ball reveals he confronted Cavaliers about Lonzo Ball usage

It is very safe to say that the Cleveland Cavaliers’ acquisition of Lonzo Ball did not work out according to plan. Acquired in a straight-up trade with the Chicago Bulls for Isaac Okoro, Ball struggled mightily in his half-season with the Cavs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 11

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama could make NBA history if he plays in enough games

Victor Wembanyama has put the league on notice in just his third season with the San Antonio Spurs. That was underscored Tuesday, when Wembanyama posted 39 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks in a 125–116 win over the Boston Celtics.

Wham, Bam, thank you, ma'am: How Heat center Adebayo scored 83 points in win

JJ Redick reacts to Bam Adebayo's 83-point explosion

Luke Kornet's push to cancel Hawks' Magic City promotion works

The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

Keon Ellis News / Total Pro Sports / March 10