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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.

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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.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 28

Why Cleveland Cavaliers Shouldn't Be Worried Following Loss to Detroit Pistons

While many hoped the Cleveland Cavaliers could weather the storm and continue beating teams without their superstars, that simply hasn’t been the reality.

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The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?

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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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

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.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 28

'No Moral Victories' – Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Sends Strong Message After Overtime Loss Vs. Detroit Pistons Despite Being Shorthanded

The Cleveland Cavaliers put up a valiant effort in their 122-119 overtime loss on Friday night, as they pushed the Detroit Pistons to the limit despite being shorthanded.

James Harden News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

$Cavs’ James Harden struggling to dribble amid thumb fracture$

Cavs’ James Harden struggling to dribble amid thumb fracture

Cleveland Cavaliers star guard James Harden is dealing with difficulties with his nagging hand injury. Harden is going through the 17th year of his NBA career, his first with the Cavaliers.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / February 27

Winners and Losers: Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons

While many expected the Cavaliers to struggle against the Pistons without their star backcourt. Instead, the Cavaliers went toe to toe with the relentless Pistons, eventually falling to the number one seed in the East 122-119 in overtime.

Evan Mobley News / Fear The Sword / February 27

Player Grades: Cavs at Pistons – Evan Mobley’s big night ends in pain

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost a thriller to the Detroit Pistons. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. 0 problems solved, 15-minute delay, 40,000 ears damaged I don’t even know the official job title of whoever was in charge of the buzzer.

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.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 27

Cleveland Cavaliers Fall Apart Late Against Detroit Pistons In Overtime Thriller

Friday night in Detroit had everything. A scoreboard that threw a full-on tantrum. A star player fouling out at the worst possible moment. A backup guard converting three clutch free throws to force overtime.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / February 27

Cavs fall 122-119 to Pistons in a messy thriller

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Detroit Pistons 122-119 in overtime. This was an Eastern Conference showdown between two primary contenders that grew chippier as the night went on.

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 27

Not James Harden, but Draymond Green Names $44.4M Star Who Can Keep Cavs’ Championship Hopes Alive

While much of the NBA world credits James Harden for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ recent surge, Draymond Green believes that narrative misses the bigger picture.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 27

Latest on Donovan Mitchell, Cavs

The Cavaliers limped into Detroit, but maybe they won’t limp for long. Coach Kenny Atkinson offered at least a little optimism on Donovan Mitchell’s groin injury, telling reporters, that he does not believe it’s a “long-term thing,” via Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.

James Harden News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

James Harden to miss Pistons clash with thumb injury

KEnThe Cleveland Cavaliers will be short-handed for their showdown against the Eastern Conference leading Detroit Pistons on Friday as star guard James Harden has been ruled out due to a thumb injury, as per the team.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 27

How Cavaliers’ Next Two Matchups Against Pistons Will Define Season

The Cleveland Cavaliers face off against the Pistons in Detroit Friday night at 7:00 p.m. For the Cavaliers, this matchup holds significance for a number of reasons.

Keon Ellis News / Hoops Wire / February 27

Cavs’ Keon Ellis listed as day-to-day with finger injury

The Cavaliers’ injury report continues to grow. Guard Keon Ellis has been diagnosed with a non-displaced volar plate avulsion of his left index finger.

James Harden News / EssentiallySports / February 27

Cavs’ Glaring Weakness With James Harden Revealed in Intel From NBA Execs

The Cleveland Cavaliers took every measure to rebuild. At the Feb 5 deadline, they broke their Core Four, trading Darius Garland to the LA Clippers for James Harden.

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / February 25