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Owner Dan Gilbert’s Message After Cavs’ 2–0 Deficit to Knicks Backfires

Belief is quickly escaping from the Cleveland Cavaliers and their fans. In Game 1, they witnessed a historic meltdown. The Cavs lost despite leading by 22 in the final seven minutes.

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Donovan Mitchell sends strong message to Knicks after Cavaliers' Game 2 loss

Mitchell is clearly sending a message to both the Knicks and his teammates.

Josh Hart goes off to help Knicks build off historic comeback in Game 2 win over Cavaliers

LeBron James' former teammate urges him to join Knicks or Cavaliers

The 'Yearly NBA Playoff PPG leaders' quiz

NBA News / Fear The Sword / May 21

Poor shooting dooms Cavs in 109-93 Game 2 loss to Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers chose to give up an inexplicably large run earlier in Game 2 than they did on Tuesday. An 18-0 run in the third quarter allowed the New York Knicks to turn a tie into an 18-point advantage.

Josh Hart News / Yardbarker / May 21

Josh Hart goes off in Game 2 win over Cavaliers

Josh Hart goes off to help Knicks build off historic comeback in Game 2 win over Cavaliers

Hart rose to the occasion and topped 20 points for the first time this postseason to help the Knicks put the Cavaliers in a hole they may not be able to recover from.

Donovan Mitchell sends strong message to Knicks after loss

Richard Jefferson dropped a savage line during Knicks-Cavs Game 2

Spurs could be without two key players in crucial Game 3

Thunder star is considered day-to-day with hamstring injury

The NBA will never be the same after Victor Wembanyama's masterpiece

Jaylen Brown is being linked to two teams in trade rumors

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

How many of the players to score 35 points, dish out five assists and haul in five rebounds in a Conference Final game at least once can you name in six minutes?

The '600-point NBA postseasons' quiz

The 'Last 40-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Active NBA Playoff 3's leaders' quiz

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / May 21

LeBron James' former teammate urges him to join Knicks or Cavaliers

James wasn't playing in the NBA playoffs like a player who's ready to retire.

LeBron James’ future with Lakers may come down to 1 key deadline

LeBron James sparks Cavs reunion buzz with ‘Come Home’ like

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

James Harden News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21

Cavs’ potential James Harden extension hinges on 1 key factor

When the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired James Harden at the NBA trade deadline, they envisioned him being in town for at least a few seasons. However, a potential Harden extension this summer now hinges on one key factor: How well Harden plays in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Kenny Atkinson News / HITC / May 21

Timeout controversy: How Kenny Atkinson’s move could haunt Cleveland in Game 2

Cleveland’s collapse in the Knicks’ 115-104 overtime win in Game 1 was not down to just one thing, but Kenny Atkinson’s decision to hold two timeouts while the lead vanished will still be echoing around Game 2.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 21

Donovan Mitchell, Cavs leaning on belief ahead of Game 2

The thing about these Cavaliers is they just keep getting back up. Even after the type of loss that can wreck a team mentally. That was the theme of ESPN

Dan Gilbert News / Hoops Wire / May 21

Cavs owner Dan Gilbert opens up on son Nick’s battle with rare disease, life after loss

Dan Gilbert has worn plenty of titles over the years. Billionaire entrepreneur. Owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Chairman of Rocket Companies. But in a deeply personal interview with CNBC, Gilbert made it clear the role that mattered most to him was being a father.

Donovan Mitchell News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Yearly NBA Playoff PPG leaders' quiz

How many of the yearly NBA playoff leaders in points-per-game in the post-merger era (1977 to present) can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 21

NBA’s Two Minute Report Shows Multiple Missed Calls In Cavaliers Game 1 Collapse

Game 1 was a rollercoaster ride for Cleveland Cavaliers fans. From leading throughout three quarters to blowing a 22-point fourth quarter lead, there was a lot to dissect from Game 1.

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The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

LeBron James News / Total Apex Sports / May 21

LeBron James Sheds Light On Possible Reunion With Cleveland Cavaliers Following Latest Social Media Activity

Two things in sports never stay quiet for long: a New York crowd after a bad referee call and anything involving LeBron James returning to Cleveland. This week, LeBron tossed another log onto the rumor bonfire with something as simple as an Instagram like.

NBA News / HITC / May 21

Max Kellerman targets James Harden with Donald Trump comparison after Cavs collapse

Cleveland’s Eastern Conference Finals began with a collapse that will be difficult to forget, even if the series still has room to change. The Cavaliers lost Game 1 to the Knicks in overtime after dropping a major fourth-quarter lead and failing to stop New York’s late surge.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 21

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Game 2: Preview, Breakdown

A 99.9% chance to win with 7:40 left in the game. Up 22 points in the fourth quarter, there was not much the Cleveland Cavaliers could do to lose Game 1 against the New York Knicks, but then it happened.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 21

Cavs Insider: What We Know Before Game 2 vs. Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered one of, if not the worst, fourth-quarter collapses of all time in their 115–104 loss in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference

Cleveland Cavaliers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 20

Kendrick Perkins Adds to Criticism Around James Harden After Cavs’ Game 1 Collapse

Something strange happens to James Harden when the playoff lights get too bright. A 22-point lead vanished during the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals.