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Cavs’ Jarrett Allen preaches resilience after ‘crushing’ Game 1 vs. Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers walked out of Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night carrying the weight of a collapse that may haunt them for quite some time.

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Colin Cowherd Absolutely Rips James Harden After Knicks’ Stunning Comeback Win

While Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson received the brunt of the criticism after his team surrendered a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter against the Knicks for failing to call a timeout, many pundits also blamed James Harden’s horrible performance.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 20

Knicks' only injury concern is to head coach Mike Brown

The Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers both have clear injury reports for Game 2, aside from the coach's ailment.

Count the dribbles: Knicks HC Mike Brown explains defensive strategy on James Harden

James Harden, Cavaliers on wrong side of NBA history after Knicks' Game 1 comeback

Cavaliers' 'hacking' strategy pays off in Game 1 loss — until it didn't

Knicks' epic ECF Game 1 comeback sets new franchise record

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 20

Kendrick Perkins Adds to Criticism Around James Harden After Cavs’ Game 1 Collapse

Something strange happens to James Harden when the playoff lights get too bright. A 22-point lead vanished during the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson doubles down on James Harden’s ‘good’ ISO defense

The Cleveland Cavs completed an epic choke job on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks on the road. The

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2016 Cavs champ says he was ‘screaming’ on plane amid team’s Game 1 meltdown · Cavaliers Nation

Channing Frye drops Donovan Mitchell injury theory: ‘Something gotta be up’ · Cavaliers Nation

DeMarcus Cousins questions James Harden after Game 1: ‘Does he want it or not?’ · Cavaliers Nation

Jeff Teague says it’s ‘over’ for the Cavs: ‘That was your chance’ · Cavaliers Nation

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 20

Why Cavaliers Fans Shouldn’t Panic After Game 1 Meltdown

After Tuesday night’s loss, many fans' initial reaction was that the Cavs blew their best chance at winning an away game in Madison Square Garden. However, this is a cynical viewpoint.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / May 20

LeBron James likes post about possible Cavaliers reunion

The Cleveland Cavaliers are not even 24 hours removed from their gut-punch of a loss in the Eastern Conference Finals, and there is already offseason talk.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 20

Mike Fratello: Cavs have bounced back before, ‘Why not again?’

Former Cavaliers coach Mike Fratello still believes. This after the Cavaliers melted down in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, blowing a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter in losing to the Knicks in overtime.

Donovan Mitchell News / AirJordanChronicles / May 20

‘She’s Special’: Donovan Mitchell Opens Up About Coco Jones’ Impact on His Career

Cavaliers Guard Donovan Mitchell made his Eastern Conference Finals debut, and the first person he called after punching that ticket is not a teammate.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 20

James Harden, Cavs on wrong side of history after Knicks' comeback

James Harden, Cavaliers on wrong side of NBA history after Knicks' Game 1 comeback

Cavaliers star James Harden didn't have a good night with the Cavs.

Cavaliers have reportedly already made decision on James Harden

Video shows how pathetic James Harden’s defense was in Game 1 collapse

Marcus Morris weighs in on Cavs’ Game 1 meltdown: ‘Lack of leadership’

Cavaliers' 'hacking' strategy pays off in Game 1 loss — until it didn't

Knicks' epic ECF Game 1 comeback sets new franchise record

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 20

2 Key Adjustments Cavaliers Need To Make After 22-Point Choke Job in Game 1

It’s just one game. That was the main takeaway from the Cleveland Cavaliers players after their catastrophic 115-104 defeat to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Marcus Morris weighs in on Cavs’ Game 1 meltdown: ‘Lack of leadership’

Former NBA forward Marcus Morris knows what he saw in the Cavaliers’ loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. And he’s not blaming coach Kenny Atkinson.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

James Harden had lame comments about getting torched by Jalen Brunson

James Harden had the lamest comment about getting torched by Jalen Brunson

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden spent much of Tuesday’s Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 getting torched by Jalen Brunson.

Video shows how pathetic Harden's defense was in Game 1 collapse

Stunning Knicks comeback is mirror image of last year's Game 1 disaster

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Knicks HC Mike Brown explains James Harden defensive strategy

Count the dribbles: Knicks HC Mike Brown explains defensive strategy on James Harden

Mike Brown got plenty of experience going up against James Harden in the playoffs as a Golden State Warriors assistant. That informed how Brown's New York Knicks defended — and exhausted — Harden in their Game 1 win.

Knicks' only injury concern is to Brown

Stunning Knicks comeback is mirror image of last year's Game 1 disaster

Unlucky bounce dooms Cavaliers in ECF Game 1 collapse against Knicks

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Harden had the lamest comment about getting torched by Brunson

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Max Kellerman compares Cavs trading for James Harden to electing Donald Trump

Known for his hot takes, Max Kellerman may have topped himself when talking about the Cleveland Cavaliers trading for James Harden, likening it to electing President Donald Trump.

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 20

Kenny Atkinson Calls Cavaliers 'Unlucky' in Shocking Reaction to Game 1 Loss

It's hard to imagine that Cleveland has suffered a loss as disappointing as Tuesday's in quite some time. From Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, May 19, the Cleveland Cavaliers dropped Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the New York Knicks in heartbreaking fashion.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / May 20

Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley React After Cavaliers Blow Big Lead In Game 1 Loss vs. Knicks

Victory was within grasp for the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight, and it would have seen them take a crucial 1-0 series lead against their toughest opponents yet: the New York Knicks.

Kenny Atkinson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

Kenny Atkinson gave the most bizarre comments after Cavaliers' choke job in Game 1

Kenny Atkinson sounded like a man who had accepted his losing fate on Tuesday after his Cleveland Cavaliers blew a late lead to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Cavaliers' 'hacking' strategy pays off in Game 1 loss — until it didn't

Unlucky bounce: Sam Merrill's missed three dooms Cavaliers in ECF Game 1 collapse against Knicks

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Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / May 19

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: Can’t be satisfied with advancing

Donovan Mitchell finally reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in his career, then made one thing crystal clear: this is only the beginning.