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On YouTubeKenny Atkinson News / Fear The Sword / April 22
Kenny Atkinson predicts Cavs role player to breakout against Raptors 
INDEPENDENCE — The Cleveland Cavaliers have taken a comfortable 2-0 lead in their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors despite not getting consistent help outside of their star players.
Jaylon Tyson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
Why Cavs think Jaylon Tyson is ‘due’ for breakout NBA playoff moment
Up two games on their opponents in their first-round NBA playoff series, the Cleveland Cavaliers are still building and adjusting on the fly against the Toronto Raptors.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 22
Cleveland's 2-0 Lead Against Raptors Changes Everything for Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers control their series with the Toronto Raptors so far holding a 2-0 advantage. While games are more difficult to win on the road, especially in the playoffs, the pressure now lies with the Raptors to make this series competitive.
The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
LeBron James News / HITC / April 22
Why Cleveland Cavaliers chose LeBron James over ex-NBA star in his prime
The Cleveland Cavaliers made a defining decision early in LeBron James’ career, one that shaped the direction of the franchise. At the time, the team already had an established scorer in Ricky Davis, a player firmly in his prime and producing at a high level.
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 / Total Pro Sports / April 22
Cavaliers vs. Raptors – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Injury Updates (Apr 23)
The Cleveland Cavaliers were criticized as ‘soft’ by Kendrick Perkins earlier in the season. But midway into the postseason, the Cavs are looking like a daunting side.
Dean Wade News / The Lead / April 21
Dean Wade: Unsung Hero of the Cavaliers’ Early Playoff Success
The Cleveland Cavaliers have comfortably handled the Toronto Raptors through two games of the NBA Playoffs, with long-time Cav Dean Wade quietly making a significant impact.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / April 21
Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Max Strus, Dean Wade
The Cavs knew coming in that the partnership between Donovan Mitchell and James Harden would take time. As Tony Pesta of Fear The Sword detailed, the two have combined for 112 points through the first two games of their playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, leaning heavily on communication to accelerate their chemistry.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / April 21
How the NBA’s most dangerous backcourt is learning each other on the fly
You can’t fake chemistry. It’s an intangible thing that’s so vital to playing winning basketball, you almost wonder why it isn’t mentioned more often. You can’t win a championship without rapport and trust.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 21
Three Takeaways From Cleveland Cavaliers' Game 2 Win Over Toronto Raptors
The Cleveland Cavaliers pushed out to a comfortable 2-0 lead with a 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday. James Harden used a mixed bag of a night to end the bout with 28 points and a game-leading five steals.
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 21
Winners and Losers From Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Playoffs Game 2
The Cleveland Cavaliers never trailed en route to a 115-105 win over the Toronto Raptors and a 2-0 series lead. Three players scored over 25 points and the Cavs seem to be playing their best basketball of the season.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 21
Kenny Atkinson Sees Difference in Donovan Mitchell After Game 2
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ dominant Game 2 victory over the Toronto Raptors saw Donovan Mitchell drop 30 points in a sublime showing. But away from his tally, head coach Kenny Atkinson saw something else that he liked about his superstar.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
Donovan Mitchell, James Harden give unheralded Cavs teammate flowers after Game 2 win vs. Raptors
Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Evan Mobley all starred for the Cleveland Cavaliers in their Game 2 win over the Toronto Raptors, but each of them, to a man, went out of their way to praise Dean Wade for the job he’s done in the first two meetings in this first-round NBA playoff series.
NBA News / Fear The Sword / April 21
9 Takeaways from Cavs Game 2 win over Raptors: Physicality finally favors Cleveland
CLEVELAND — Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković was perplexed about Brandon Ingram’s lack of free throws after his team dropped Game 2 to the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-105.
Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson credits Cleveland for overcoming Raptors punches in Game 2
The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially in the driver’s seat. After a hard-fought 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, the Cavs hold a commanding 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21
Donovan Mitchell, James Harden proving to be dynamic duo for Cavaliers
For two players with a lot to prove in the playoffs, Donovan Mitchell and James Harden have been a dynamic duo for the Cleveland Cavaliers through the first two games of their first-round series.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / April 20
Donovan Mitchell, James Harden pace Cavs to 2-0 lead over Raptors
Donovan Mitchell scored nine of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and James Harden had 28 points, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 115-105 win over the visiting Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Monday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21
Brandon Ingram disappears in Raptors' Game 2 loss to Cavaliers
When they traded for Brandon Ingram and gave him a big contract extension a year ago, the Toronto Raptors thought he was the missing piece. Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he was just missing.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 20
New-look Cavaliers backcourt is a resounding success in playoffs
The Cleveland Cavaliers made dramatic changes to their starting backcourt at the trade deadline.
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.
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