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Cavs top Magic, but Kenny Atkinson sounds alarm on defense

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 136-131 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. 1. If you only attended the postgame press conference, you may have thought that the Cavaliers lost.

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Donovan Mitchell exceeds 40 points as Cavaliers extend win streak

In leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their fourth straight win, a 136-131 victory over the Orlando Magic, Donovan Mitchell reached a major individual milestone once again.

Jalen Brunson, Knicks push past Pelicans for seventh straight win

Hornets tie franchise record with 26 three-pointers, crush Kings

Cade Cunningham's injury has NBPA calling for rule change

Moses Moody's diagnosis has been revealed after ugly injury

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg reacts to Moody's gruesome injury

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

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Donovan Mitchell News / Field Level Media / March 25

Donovan Mitchell puts up 42 as Cavaliers best Magic

Donovan Mitchell scored 16 of his 42 points in the third quarter and James Harden had 26 points and seven assists, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 136-131 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic.

Jalen Brunson, Knicks push past Pelicans for seventh straight win

Hornets tie franchise record with 26 three-pointers, crush Kings

Cade Cunningham's injury has NBPA calling for rule change

Moses Moody's injury diagnosis has been revealed

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg reacts to Moses Moody's gruesome injury

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 / Hoops Wire / March 24

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson offers encouraging update on Jarrett Allen

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen missed his ninth straight game Tuesday in the win over Orlando, but there are signs his return may not be far off. Head coach Kenny Atkinson offered an encouraging update, indicating Allen has entered the final stage of his recovery from knee tendinitis.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Why this Cavs player must join James Harden, Donovan Mitchell in starting lineup

As the Cleveland Cavaliers’ season begins to wind down, there are curiosities about who will join James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen in the Cavs’ starting lineup when the playoffs come around.

Jarrett Allen News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 24

How Cavaliers Postseason Success Could Depend on Jarrett Allen's Availability

The NBA season is beginning to wind down. Tanking teams are tanking, and teams in contention are battling for seeding. While the division may seem to be already lost, the Cavaliers can still have home-court advantage in the first round if they can protect their number four seeding.

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.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Final Injury Report for Magic-Cavaliers: Will Jarrett Allen, Jalen Suggs Play?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference showdown. Cleveland enters Tuesday’s game with a 44-27 record after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans on the road on Saturday night.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 24

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic Game Tuesday: Preview, Breakdown

The Cleveland Cavaliers have strung together multiple wins in a row. Their recent three game road trip was going to be a tough one without Jarrett Allen with the team but Evan Mobley came through in his absence.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 24

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Can’t Worry About Seeding Before NBA Playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter play Tuesday with a solid 44-27 record this season. More notably, the team sits at No. 4 overall in the Eastern Conference with 11 games to play.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 24

Three Role Players That Could Become Postseason Heroes for the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently stuck in the middle of a battle for seeding in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers sit in fourth place with a 44-27

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 23

Kenny Atkinson Can't Remove These Three Players From Cavs Playoff Lineup

The NBA postseason is just around the corner and head coach Kenny Atkinson has already stated the Cleveland Cavaliers rotation is going to have to adjust.

Evan Mobley News / Hoops Wire / March 23

Cavs’ Evan Mobley trending in right direction even as questions linger

This isn’t so much concern as it is conversation. When it comes to Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley, it’s a conversation that seems to follow him a little more than most.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 23

For this Cavs lifer, The Shot still haunts nearly 40 years later

Yeah, I remember where I was. I remember exactly what I threw at the television, too. And it’s been nearly 37 years since Michael Jordan forever changed the course of two NBA franchises.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 19

James Harden scores 36 as Cavs hang on against Bulls

James Harden knocked down seven 3-pointers on his way to 36 points, Evan Mobley added 26 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a furious second-half rally to beat the host Chicago Bulls 115-10 on Thursday.

Evan Mobley News / Scoop B / March 19

Three Stripes in the Land: Evan Mobley on the Adidas Movement, Modeling His Game After KD & the Cavs’ Late-Season Push

The modern NBA big man is no longer confined to the paint and instead must possess the fluidity to defend the perimeter while anchoring the interior.

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

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / March 11

Max Strus Nearing Season Debut For Cavaliers

Veteran wing Max Strus was assigned to the Cavaliers‘ G League affiliate to practice on Wednesday and is expected to remain with the Charge for another practice on Thursday and “possibly” a light workout on Friday morning, reports Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.