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Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell shares update on ankle injury after Pacers game

Donovan Mitchell had himself a night in a 118-110 win for the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, scoring 38 points on 16-27 shooting, making mincemeat of their division rival’s defense.

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10 Takeaways from Cavs 117-108 win over Pacers: Thomas Bryant provided a much-needed spark

CLEVELAND — It wasn’t pretty, but the Cleveland Cavaliers did enough to escape with a 117-108 win over the Indiana Pacers. Thomas Bryant said something in the locker room before Sunday’s game that presumably got the team fired up.

Donovan Mitchell News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell Addresses Injury Scare After Pacers Game

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell continues to shine in his ninth NBA season, leading his team to a comfortable win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday at Rocket Arena.

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The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / April 5

Cavs yet to name permanent starting small forward

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t had many opportunities to see how this team looks when it’s at — or even near — full strength. That’s one of the downsides to having a team undergo renovations at the trade deadline.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / April 5

Cavs provide injury update for Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade

The Cleveland Cavaliers are racing to the finish line. With just a week before the regular season ends, the team is still waiting on two of its most important players to return to action.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Final Injury Report for Pacers-Cavaliers: Will Evan Mobley, Pascal Siakam Play?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Sunday night as they host the Indiana Pacers in an Eastern Conference matchup. Cleveland enters Sunday’s game with a 48-29 record after defeating the Golden State Warriors on the road on Thursday night.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 5

Where to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers Game Tonight: Time, Streaming, Breakdown

It is official, Cavs fans. The Cleveland Cavaliers have clinched a top six spot in the NBA Playoffs. After their 118-111 win against the Golden State Warriors, the Cavaliers were able to confirm their spot in the playoffs.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 5

Why Cavs Fans Shouldn't Be Worried About Shorthanded Team Against Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be light on the ground for Sunday’s (tonight) clash with the Indiana Pacers, but there isn’t a cause for immediate concern.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hardwood Heroics / April 4

Donovan Mitchell Insists Cavaliers Aren’t Dodging Any Playoff Opponents

Playoff positioning always brings drama. Teams start doing math, fans start predicting matchups, and sometimes, the conversation drifts into strategy, who to face, who to avoid, and how to game the standings.

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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 / Field Level Media / April 4

Cavaliers, eyeing home edge for playoffs, face Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers accomplished their first goal of the season by clinching a playoff berth during their three-game Western Conference road trip. Next up for Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and the Cavaliers is locking up homecourt advantage in the opening round.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4

LeBron James disses two more American cities after profane rant about Memphis

LeBron James is fully embracing his “get off my lawn” era.

LeBron James really hates Memphis, wants Grizzlies to move

LeBron James’ camp is blocking Arizona reporters from talking to Bryce James

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg was bound to make NBA history

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

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The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 4

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Could Face Local Broadcasting Issues Next Season

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking ahead in unfortunate limbo ahead of next season. The fall of the Main Street Sports Group, which owns the FanDuel-branded regional sports networks, was rapid.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / April 3

Max Strus-Donovan Mitchell Bond Built on Shared Meals Despite $150M Deals

Even in a league where max contracts and luxury lifestyles go hand in hand, some habits just do not change. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, it turns out big money does not mean big spending, at least not when it comes to food.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 3

Why Cleveland Cavaliers Can’t Hesitate To Trust James Harden in NBA Playoffs

James Harden is heading back to the NBA Playoffs in his first season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. While his mixed success in the playoffs is often discussed, Harden has the experience and knowledge of what it takes to be successful in the postseason.

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 3

Kenny Atkinson Reveals Who He Truly Credits for Cavs Clinching NBA Playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers have finally punched their ticket to the NBA playoffs. It wasn’t easy, and their playoff-clinching 118-111 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night typified their plight this season, and head coach Kenny Atkinson knew that as he almost breathed a sigh of relief during his postgame press conference.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 3