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Cavs do just enough to take down Nets in James Harden’s return

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 106-102 road win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. 1. James Harden and Keon Ellis returned. Donovan Mitchell did not.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Storm Back To Hold Off Brooklyn Nets

James Harden returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers lineup on Sunday after fracturing his right thumb just days earlier, and he produced. Harden dropped 22 points on 5-of-9 shooting, knocked down 4 of 7 from three, and added 9 rebounds and 8 assists as the Cavaliers survived a gutsy Brooklyn Nets squad 106-102 at Barclays Center.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / March 1

Winners and Losers: Cavs at Nets – Cleveland ends road trip with a narrow victory

The Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly took down the Brooklyn Nets. Let’s go over today’s winners and losers. I understand that Sunday afternoon games can lead to weird outcomes.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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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.

James Harden News / Field Level Media / March 1

James Harden, Cavaliers hand Nets eighth straight loss

James Harden collected 22 points, nine rebounds and eight assists after missing two games with a fractured right thumb as the Cleveland Cavaliers hung on in the final seconds for a 106-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in New York.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 1

NBA Announces James Harden Milestone Amid 18th Season

James Harden is back in the mix for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former NBA MVP missed the last two games due to a thumb injury, but was cleared to return for Sunday’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 1

Cavs’ James Harden, Keon Ellis to return; Donovan Mitchell out

The Cavaliers will get some backcourt help Sunday. James Harden is set to return against the Nets after missing two games with a fractured right thumb in Tuesday’s win over the Knicks.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 1

Where to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets Game Tonight: Time, Streaming, Breakdown

Last time out, the Cavaliers decided to give rest to James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, who are hurt and still recovering from injuries. In Detroit, something stood out in the loss.

Lonzo Ball News / Sneakers on SI / March 1

The NBA's 10 Best Basketball Shoes of February

March Madness is here, and even the NBA players are ready for the exciting month in hoops. Throughout February, several of the league's superstars debuted player-exclusive college colorways of their signature sneakers.

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 1

NBA Admits to 3 Mistakes That Hurt Cavaliers Against Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Detroit Pistons in overtime in their showdown on Friday. However, the NBA referees played a role in their defeat. Detroit secured a 122-119 victory over Cleveland behind Jalen Duren's monster double-double of 33 points and 16 rebounds.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 1

Cavs believe they’re built for what comes next

It’s March 1. Which means what happened in February matters a little less. And what happens next matters a lot more. Two nights ago, the Cavaliers lost in overtime at Detroit.

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The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 28

Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Keon Ellis

The Cavaliers walked out of Detroit frustrated Friday night. They also walked out confident. Playing without starting guards Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, the Cavs pushed the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons to overtime before falling, 122-119.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / February 28

Cavaliers looking to maintain mastery over lowly Nets

Due to injuries, James Harden and Donovan Mitchell were bystanders on the bench as the Cleveland Cavaliers collapsed late against the best team in the Eastern Conference on Friday night.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 28

Three Takeaways from the Cleveland Cavaliers' Crushing Loss to the Detroit Pistons

It was bound to happen, especially without two of the league's best guards. On Friday, Feb. 27, the Cleveland Cavaliers travelled north to take on the Detroit Pistons in a can't-miss Eastern Conference clash.

Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson caught cursing mid-game on live TV mic

The league-leading Detroit Pistons narrowly escaped with a 122-119 overtime victory against a heavily depleted Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at Little Caesars Arena.

Lonzo Ball News / HITC / February 28

NBA insider claims Lonzo Ball’s injury issues might have ended his NBA career

Growing concern surrounding Lonzo Ball’s medical outlook has intensified doubts about his NBA future. Lonzo Ball began the campaign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, appearing in 35 games before being traded to the Utah Jazz.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell hilariously demands a Dennis Schroder foul mid-interview

The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers were already deep into a chaotic, “twilight zone” matchup at Little Caesars Arena when Donovan Mitchell decided to steal the show from the sidelines.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 27

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury News Worsens at Undesirable Point in Season

It’s a bad week to be a finger in Cleveland. Just days after the Cavaliers announced that point guard James Harden fractured his thumb, it was reported Friday morning that another Cavs guard acquired earlier in the month, Keon Ellis, has fractured a finger of his own.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / February 26

Donovan Mitchell (Groin) To Miss Second Straight Game Friday

Star guard Donovan Mitchell, who was out for Wednesday’s loss in Milwaukee, will miss his second straight game on Friday when the Cavaliers play at Detroit, tweets Jamal Collier of ESPN.