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Illinois-Indiana Elite 8 game interrupted by horn malfunction

Saturday’s Elite Eight game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini was delayed for 11 minutes by an unusual situation. Teams had to pause playing with 7:43 to go in the first half because the horn at Toyota Center in Houston, Tex.

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Cavs’ chances increase greatly when Max Strus is on the loose

This felt like the night Max Strus finally looked like himself again. Not just back in the lineup. Back in form. Strus knocked down eight three-pointers and scored 29 points in the Cavaliers’ win over Miami.

Max Strus News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 28

How Max Strus Could Be Key to Cleveland Cavaliers Playoff Success

After blowing out his former team on Friday night, Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter Max Strus cracked a beer for his postgame media availability. It was well deserved as Strus poured in 29 points for the Cavaliers in just 23 minutes, helping the team claim a 149-128 victory over the Miami Heat.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 28

How the Cleveland Cavaliers Claimed a Friday Victory Over the Miami Heat

The Cleveland Cavaliers earned their revenge over the Miami Heat in season-high fashion with a 149-128 victory on Friday. A battle of the bench stars was highlighted by Max Strus, who looked unstoppable from the 3-point line with eight makes on 11 tries on his way to 29 points.

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The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

James Harden News / Sneakers on SI / March 28

James Harden's Adidas Shoes Honor McDonald's All American Game

Long before Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden built a massive fanbase built on buckets, beards, and sneakers, he was a McDonald's All-American in 2007.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 28

Cavs serve reminder of how things can go when they’re clicking

The Cavaliers talked about it. Then they showed it. After getting called out for their defense and overall approach earlier in the week, the Cavs delivered a full-on response in a 149-128 home win over the Miami Heat.

Max Strus News / Fear The Sword / March 27

Player Grades: Cavs vs Heat – Max Strus goes for 29 points

The Cleveland Cavaliers obliterated the Miami Heat in a bounce-back performance from their previous meeting. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 27

Jarrett Allen returns, Max Strus erupts, Cavs bury Heat

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 149-128 offensive eruption of a home win over the Miami Heat on Friday. 1. Coach Kenny Atkinson seemed amazed by the stat.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 27

Cavaliers Dominate Heat: 3 Reasons For Impressive Home Victory

It was an absolute rout in Cleveland tonight as the Cavaliers worked to avoid their second straight loss. Just two days after their previous meeting against the Heat (they lost 120-103), the Cavs successfully enacted revenge on Miami with an impressive win (149-128) that saw them leading from the jump.

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 / Total Apex Sports / March 27

Cleveland Cavaliers Dominate Miami Heat In Eastern Conference Showdown

The Miami Heat didn’t just lose a basketball game on Friday night; they were put through a 48-minute blender. Just 48 hours after Miami strolled into Rocket Arena and handed the home team an embarrassing loss, the Cleveland Cavaliers decided to choose violence.

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The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 28

Big update emerges about James Harden's future

James Harden’s honeymoon period with the Cleveland Cavaliers still appears to be going strong.

Cavaliers equal franchise mark in high-scoring win vs. Heat

Kawhi Leonard's clutch shot saves Clippers from embarrassing loss

Warriors’ plan for Steph Curry revealed

NBA approves expansion exploration plan for two iconic cities

NBA seeking more punitive anti-tanking penalties; could fine teams 'millions'

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Final Injury Report for Heat-Cavaliers: Will Jarrett Allen, Jaime Jaquez Jr. Play?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Friday night as they host the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference showdown. Cleveland enters Friday’s game with a 45-28 record after losing at home to Miami on Wednesday night.

Jarrett Allen News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 27

How Jarrett Allen’s Return Changes Everything for Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been without starting center Jarrett Allen since March 3. Allen collided knees against the Detroit Pistons in what was thought to be a minor injury.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 27

Where to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat Game Tonight: Time, Streaming, Breakdown

It was an embarrassing night for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday against the Miami Heat. On the second night of a back-to-back the Cavs may have been tired after the massive comeback the previous night. At one point in the game against the Heat, Cleveland came back after being down by as much as 21.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 27

Three Players Cavaliers Can’t Afford To Cool Down in the NBA Playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers have secured postseason basketball, setting the stage for what they hope will be a deep and impactful playoff run – something that didn’t happen last season, despite holding the best record in the East.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / March 27

One play that shows the Cavs can win a championship

Many words have been said and written about why the Cleveland Cavaliers’ new core four won’t work. About redundancy. About perimeter defense. About spacing.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 26

How NBA Expansion Could Impact the Cleveland Cavaliers

The NBA's expansion to 32 looks to be inevitable as the league offices approved the exploration of two new teams. The first team would be in Seattle, which has been without a team since 2008.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / March 26

Cavs could be getting key contributor back for rematch with Heat

The Cleveland Cavaliers have only had their new core four players of James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen all together on the court for three games this season.

Jarrett Allen News / Hoops Rumors / March 26

Jarrett Allen (Knee) Upgraded To Questionable For Friday

The Cavaliers could have their starting center back for Friday’s rematch against the Heat, according to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, who tweets that Jarrett Allen has been upgraded to questionable.

Donovan Mitchell News / AirJordanChronicles / March 26

Donovan Mitchell Issues Major Update on Disturbing Eye Injury

Most players couldn’t score 42 points while barely being able to see out of one eye, but Donovan Mitchell is not most players. Even though he had a bruised left eye that had been bothering him for a few days, the Cleveland Cavaliers star played on Tuesday night and had one of the most courageous individual performances of the NBA season.