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On YouTubeCleveland Cavaliers News / Ball Exclusives / April 20
Cleveland’s defense shines as Cavaliers take 2-0 lead over Raptors
The Cleveland Cavaliers took a 2-0 first-round lead on Monday with a gritty 115-105 win over the Toronto Raptors. Both sides struggled to find the mark from three-point range, but where Cleveland had the advantage was overall shooting.
James Harden News / Athlon Sports / April 20
NBA Makes James Harden Announcement During Cavaliers Game
James Harden turned in a strong performance in his NBA playoff debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former NBA MVP dropped a 22-point, 10-assist double-double with two rebounds, two steals and four-three pointers on Saturday.
The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 60 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 20
How Round 1 Series Is Shifting for the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered their best effort at Rocket Arena on Saturday, defeating the Toronto Raptors in Game 1. After Cleveland’s 13-point win
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
NBA News / Fear The Sword / April 20
Kenny Atkinson compares Cavs guard James Harden to LeBron James 
CLEVELAND — Telling someone back in 2015 that a Cleveland Cavaliers head coach would compare his point guard, James Harden, to Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James would probably break their brain.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 20
Cavaliers GM Linked to Bulls Front Office Opening
The Chicago Bulls have interest in poaching a current Cavalier to aid in turning around a once proud franchise that now seems destined for the Play-In - at best - season after season.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 20
Five Questions Before Cavaliers Host Raptors for Game 2 of NBA Playoffs
The Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business in Game 1 of the first round against the Toronto Raptors. Between Donovan Mitchell and Max Strus's clutch shooting, the Cavs limiting transition and being the better team, Toronto wasn't able to stay competitive once the second half began.
Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson reveals logic of sneaky offensive strategy vs. Raptors
Making the Toronto Raptors pay in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series for their own defensive scheme, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson made a point of positioning his players at a much higher level on the floor than normal to give James Harden and Donovan Mitchell ample room to attack.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 20
Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Game 2 Monday night
Going into halftime, the Cavs were up 61–54 in Game 1. After the break, a massive third quarter Cavalanche flipped the game heavily in Cleveland’s favor.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Outlook India / April 19
Cleveland Cavaliers 126-113 Toronto Raptors, NBA Playoffs Game 1: Mitchell, Strus Give Winning Start To The Cavs
Cleveland Cavaliers take lead in NBA playoff series against Toronto Raptors Donovan Mitchell shined by scoring 32 runs Max Strus gave impact coming from
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
James Harden News / Fear The Sword / April 18
13 Takeaways from Cavs 132-126 win over Raptors: James Harden changes everything
CLEVELAND — White dress shirt, white sports jacket, white bowtie, white three-quarter-length dress shorts, white socks, and a pair of his own signature basketball shoes.
Kenny Atkinson News / EssentiallySports / April 18
'We Lucked Out a Little': Kenny Atkinson Puts Cavs Locker Room on Alert After Game 1 Win vs. Raptors
This season, the Toronto Raptors have won all three regular-season meetings against the Cleveland Cavaliers by an average of 11.7 points. Those who watched
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 18
Winners and Losers From Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Playoffs Game 1
A well-balanced effort and a huge second half from the Cleveland Cavaliers stars allowed them to dominate the Toronto Raptors 126-113 for the first playoff win of the year.
Evan Mobley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18
Cavs’ Evan Mobley drops ‘perfect time’ claim on NBA playoffs after Game 1 win vs. Raptors
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 behind a team-wide performance 126-113. Donovan Mitchell and James Harden led the way, Max
Donovan Mitchell News / Field Level Media / April 18
Donovan Mitchell nets 32 as Cavaliers overpower Raptors
Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points and James Harden added 22 points and 10 assists, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 126-113 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first round series Saturday.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 18
Cleveland Cavaliers Adjustment That Flipped Game 1
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a better shooting team than the Toronto Raptors. Heading into Game 1 on Saturday afternoon, that was one of the worst kept secrets about this series.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 18
Watch: Cavaliers catch fire and dominate Raptors in Game 1
The Cleveland Cavaliers were on fire on offense Saturday as they took down the Toronto Raptors 126-113 in Game 1 of their first round matchup. Scottie Barnes and the Raptors got off to a strong start early and got out to a small lead.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 18
James Harden passes Larry Bird on playoff scoring list in Cavaliers' blowout Game 1 win
The victory marked a successful franchise playoff debut for guard James Harden, who moved up the all-time playoff scoring list.
Donovan Mitchell News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17
Notable update surfaces about Donovan Mitchell's future
Donovan Mitchell may be parachuting onto the trade block once again.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 17
NBA stars under the most pressure to perform in playoffs
It's often said that the true legends step up their game when it matters the most. So, with the NBA playoffs here, the teams able to advance will often rely on their top players to take their game to another level.
Kenny Atkinson News / Scoop B / April 17
The 2K Blueprint: Kenny Atkinson Talks Size, Versatility and the Cavs’ Positionless Power
When you look at the modern NBA landscape, everybody’s chasing a “look.” Some teams want to run you off the floor; others want to space you out until you’re dizzy.
Jarrett Allen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen makes candid admission about ailing knee before NBA playoffs
According to Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, there will be no restrictions for Jarrett Allen despite his bothersome right knee tendinitis that flared up at the beginning of March.
Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / April 16
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson keeping small forward spot ‘flexible’
Plenty is settled for the Cavs entering the playoffs. That fifth starter spot? Not so much. Coach Kenny Atkinson said he still hasn’t locked in who will join James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in the opening lineup.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8
Kendrick Perkins takes a ruthless shot at Evan Mobley
Evan Mobley is the latest NBA big man to find himself in the crosshairs of Kendrick Perkins. The ESPN analyst Perkins drew attention on Wednesday with his ruthless swipe at the Cleveland Cavaliers big man Mobley.
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