Cavaliers must rely on experience after losing Game 6 despite Donovan Mitchell’s 50 points
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cavaliers must rely on experience after losing Game 6 despite Donovan Mitchell’s 50 points

New York Times  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Donovan Mitchell had scored 50 points in a playoff game and lost before he did it Friday — in central Florida no less. He landed squarely on 50 points in a 103-96 loss to Orlando in Game 6 of this first-round series that, like the last series in which Mitchell scored at least 50 in a game, is going to a Game 7. “I think it’s the best two words in sports,” Mitchell said, referring to the Game 7 that awaits his Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando at 1 p.m. Eastern Time Sunday. Any injury short of a debilitating one can’t have an impact on Game 7, just like Mitchell’s 50 points from Game 6 won’t be added to the scoreboard Sunday.

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Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak
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1 day, 18 hours ago

Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland seeks to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Cavaliers take on Utah. The Cavaliers score 121.7 points per game, 2.4 more points than the 119.3 the Jazz give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 8-2, averaging 118.4 points, 44.8 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 8.8 steals and 3.3 …

Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games
1 day, 22 hours ago

Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 26 points and Evan Mobley had 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, sending the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Takeaways 76ers: Coach Nick Nurse felt comfortable with his rotation until rookie shooting guard Jared McCain underwent knee surgery Tuesday. Cavaliers: After a scoreless first quarter, …

Tyler Herro (34 pts) helps Heat cool off Cavs
2 weeks ago

Tyler Herro (34 pts) helps Heat cool off Cavs

Hindustan Times  

Tyler Herro scored 19 of his game-high 34 points in the third quarter as the host Miami Heat handed the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers a rare loss, 122-113, on Sunday night. Cavaliers star Evan Mobley - who scored 41 points against Charlotte on Saturday did not return after reportedly suffering a sprained left ankle in the second quarter. Cavaliers star Donovan …

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
2 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole scored 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points and beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday to end its 16-game losing streak. Pistons 120, Knicks 111 Cade Cunningham finished with 29 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds to lead Detroit to its first win over host New York in 17 tries. …

Maxey scores 28 as 76ers rout Pistons 111-96
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maxey scores 28 as 76ers rout Pistons 111-96

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points and the Philadelphia 76ers won their fourth game of the season by beating the Detroit Pistons 111-96 on Saturday night. Jared McCain added 19 points and Ricky Council IV scored 17 for Philadelphia, which had lost seven of its previous eight games. Paul George was listed as out on the pregame injury report, …

De’Andre Hunter scores 23 points as the Hawks beat the NBA-best Cavs again, 117-101
3 weeks, 3 days ago

De’Andre Hunter scores 23 points as the Hawks beat the NBA-best Cavs again, 117-101

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — De’Andre Hunter scored 23 points off Atlanta’s bench and the Hawks beat Cleveland 117-101 on Friday in the NBA Cup, handing the Cavaliers a loss for the second time in three days. Trae Young had 21 points and 11 assists, and Jalen Johnson added 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists as Atlanta finished with six scorers in …

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT

China Daily  

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell celebrates after hitting a three point basket during the second half against the Toronto Raptors during a NBA game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio, USA on November 24, 2024. WASHINGTON - Donovan Mitchell and reserve Ty Jerome each scored 26 points to spark the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers over Toronto 122-108 on Sunday while Boston …

Mitchell’s 26 points help Cavs improve to 17-1, stay perfect at home with 122-108 win over Raptors
4 weeks ago

Mitchell’s 26 points help Cavs improve to 17-1, stay perfect at home with 122-108 win over Raptors

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and Ty Jerome scored 26 points apiece as the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 17-1 and stayed perfect at home with a 122-108 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. The Cavs, who opened the season 15-0 before losing at Boston last week, are 10-0 on their home floor for the first since the 2017-18 season, …

NBA Cup 2024 roundup: Celtics end Cavs’ streak at 15 games
1 month ago

NBA Cup 2024 roundup: Celtics end Cavs’ streak at 15 games

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum had 33 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists on Tuesday to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Cavaliers 120-117, ending Cleveland’s season-opening, 15-game winning streak. Al Horford added 20 points and seven rebounds while Derrick White supplied 19 points for the Celtics, who made 22 of 41 3-point shots while winning an NBA Cup game. Lakers 124, …

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland’s 15-game win streak
1 month ago

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland’s 15-game win streak

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The defending NBA champions held off the league’s hottest team on Tuesday night, with Jayson Tatum scoring 33 points and adding 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-117 victory over Cleveland and hand the Cavaliers their first loss after 15 straight wins to open the season. Cleveland cut a 21-point deficit to two in the …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Heat get Jimmy Butler back, stomp on Sixers
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Heat get Jimmy Butler back, stomp on Sixers

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler made a triumphant return from injury and Tyler Herro scored 16 of his 18 points in a pivotal third quarter as the host Miami Heat rallied for a 106-89 victory over the slumping Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Butler, after missing four straight games due to a sprained right ankle, scored a season-high 30 points to go along …

NBA roundup: Kings’ De’Aaron Fox scores 60 in OT loss
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Kings’ De’Aaron Fox scores 60 in OT loss

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards scored seven of his 36 points in overtime and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves overcame De’Aaron Fox’s 60-point performance to beat the Sacramento Kings 130-126 in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Lakers 120, Spurs 115 Anthony Davis poured in 40 points and added 12 rebounds and LeBron James scored Los Angeles’ final four points and recorded his …

Donovan Mitchell scores 37, Cavaliers stay perfect and improve to 14-0 with 144-126 win over Bulls
1 month, 1 week ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 37, Cavaliers stay perfect and improve to 14-0 with 144-126 win over Bulls

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 37 points, Darius Garland had 29 and the Cleveland Cavaliers continued one of the best starts in league history, improving to 14-0 with a 144-126 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night in an NBA Cup game. Coby White scored 29 and Nikola Vucevic had 25 for the Bulls, who were still …

Mitchell magic helps Cavs tame Bulls, keep perfect record
1 month, 1 week ago

Mitchell magic helps Cavs tame Bulls, keep perfect record

China Daily  

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell grabs a rebound away from Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams during an NBA game in Chicago on Monday. USA TODAY SPORTS VIA REUTERS CHICAGO — Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, as the unbeaten Cleveland Cavaliers came from behind once more to preserve their 100 percent start to the season with a 119-113 victory over the …

NBA roundup: Cavs make it 12-0 with win over Bulls
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Cavs make it 12-0 with win over Bulls

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points and Evan Mobley had a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers remained undefeated with a 119-113 win against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Nets 107, Pelicans 105 Cam Thomas scored 17 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.9 seconds remaining, and visiting Brooklyn handed New Orleans its …

LeBron gets 2nd straight triple-double, Anthony Davis injured in Lakers’ 123-103 win over Raptors
1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron gets 2nd straight triple-double, Anthony Davis injured in Lakers’ 123-103 win over Raptors

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James recorded his second straight triple-double, and Anthony Davis scored 22 points before leaving with an eye injury in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers ' 123-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Takeaways Raptors: Immanuel Quickley scored 12 points and played back-to-back games in LA after missing eight straight with a …

NBA roundup: Cavaliers stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start to the season
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Cavaliers stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start to the season

The Hindu  

Evan Mobley collected 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers, who trailed by 13 early in the fourth quarter, extended its season-opening winning streak to 11 games with a 105-100 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points and Darius Garland contributed 20, and Cleveland outscored the Nets 35-18 in the fourth …

Cavaliers Dominate Bucks, Clinching 8-0 Start
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cavaliers Dominate Bucks, Clinching 8-0 Start

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Milwaukee Bucks 116-114, extending their winning streak to two games in a week. Darius Garland shone with 39 points, while Evan Mobley added 17 and Jarrett Allen contributed 14 points and 15 rebounds. The Cavs dominated the paint and outscored the Bucks 8-18 in the final 6:06. Despite missing Antetokounmpo, the Bucks showed grit and …

Dallas Mavericks Dominate Orlando Magic, Clinching Crucial Victory
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dallas Mavericks Dominate Orlando Magic, Clinching Crucial Victory

The Hindu  

The Dallas Mavericks dominated the Orlando Magic, cruising to a 108-85 victory. Luka Doncic shone with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Daniel Gafford contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Mavericks led 65-40 at halftime and maintained their momentum in the second half, extending their lead to 82-52.

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller

The Hindu  

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 119-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in Minneapolis. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 29 points, while Julius Randle contributed 23 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. The Timberwolves earned their third win in the past four games, extending their winning streak to four games.

Cavaliers Make Historic Start with Win over Lakers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cavaliers Make Historic Start with Win over Lakers

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 134-110 in a thrilling game that included a special homecoming for LeBron James and his son, Bronny. Evan Mobley led the Cavs with 25 points, while Donovan Mitchell added 24. Bronny James made his first NBA points with a 14-foot jumper in the final minutes, marking a significant moment for the young …

Cavaliers Dominate Knicks, Extend Their Unbeatable Start
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cavaliers Dominate Knicks, Extend Their Unbeatable Start

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 4-0 start in the NBA with a resounding 110-104 victory over the New York Knicks. Darius Garland shone brightly with 34 points, including three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, which proved to be the game-changer. The Cavaliers dominated the paint and outplayed the Knicks in rebounds and assists. The Knicks, despite a valiant effort, couldn't …

Cavaliers Dominate Wizards, Continue Perfect Start to Season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cavaliers Dominate Wizards, Continue Perfect Start to Season

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Washington Wizards in a convincing 135-116 victory on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell shone with 30 points, Jarrett Allen contributed 23 points and 10 assists, while Darius Garland added 23 points. The Cavaliers shot 54% from the floor and maintained a strong lead throughout the game. Despite struggling shooting efficiency in the first half, the Wizards' …

Celtics Hold on for 124-118 Against Pistons, Clinching Series Lead
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celtics Hold on for 124-118 Against Pistons, Clinching Series Lead

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics secured a 124-118 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, despite trailing for much of the third quarter. Jayson Tatum shone with 37 points, including six points in the final 65 seconds, while Derrick White and Malcolm Beasley contributed 21 and 10 points respectively for the Celtics. The Pistons, despite a valiant effort, struggled to create …

Mitchell, Wade Shine as Cavaliers Dominate Pistons in Historic Opener
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mitchell, Wade Shine as Cavaliers Dominate Pistons in Historic Opener

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 113-101 in their home opener. Donovan Mitchell and Dean Wade scored 19 points each, while Jarrett Allen added 17 and 11 rebounds. Jaden Ivey and Cade Cunningham also scored 22 and 33 points respectively for the Cavs. The Pistons were led by Jarret Allen with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while the Cavaliers …

Cavaliers Dominate Raptors in Season Opener, Clinching First Win in Five Seasons
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cavaliers Dominate Raptors in Season Opener, Clinching First Win in Five Seasons

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 136-106 in their season opener. Evan Mobley led the Cavs with 25 points, while Donovan Mitchell added 21. The Cavaliers dominated the paint, outscoring the Raptors 20-4 in the final 5:09 of the first half. Cleveland led 69-49 at the break and went on to win the game 136-106.

Jaylen Brown and Celtics dominate Mavericks to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaylen Brown and Celtics dominate Mavericks to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals

LA Times  

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown dunks during a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 20 in his first game in more than a month and the Boston Celtics powered past the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the …

Cavaliers eliminated by the Celtics in 5 games. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff says they made progress
7 months, 1 week ago

Cavaliers eliminated by the Celtics in 5 games. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff says they made progress

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff wants to come back for another season. “This has been a difficult year for us, for a bunch of different reasons,” Bickerstaff said after the Cavaliers fell to Boston 113-98 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday night. “Everything went wrong that could have went wrong,” said Cavs big man …

Wednesday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics eliminate Cavaliers; Mavericks push Thunder to the brink
7 months, 1 week ago

Wednesday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics eliminate Cavaliers; Mavericks push Thunder to the brink

New York Times  

By Jay King, Jared Weiss, Joe Vardon, Anthony Slater and Tim Cato The Dallas Mavericks took a 3-2 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, winning 104-92 to move one win away from a trip to the Western Conference finals. Mavericks 104, Thunder 92 Series: Dallas leads 3-2 Game 6: 8 p.m. Saturday in Dallas Mavericks just …

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series. Jaylen Brown added 27 for the Celtics, who can close out Cleveland with a win in Game 5 on Wednesday night at home. Thunder 100 - 96 …

Jayson Tatum’s 33 points help Celtics down short-handed Cavaliers 109-102 to take 3-1 lead in semis
7 months, 1 week ago

Jayson Tatum’s 33 points help Celtics down short-handed Cavaliers 109-102 to take 3-1 lead in semis

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Even when it’s supposed to be somewhat easy, the Boston Celtics have a weird way of making things hard. Jayson Tatum scored 33 points with LeBron James watching from a courtside seat and the Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Now, it’s …

Cavaliers ‘disappointed’ with NBA officials after huge free-throw discrepancy in Game 4
7 months, 1 week ago

Cavaliers ‘disappointed’ with NBA officials after huge free-throw discrepancy in Game 4

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — After a valiant effort that ended in defeat, the Cleveland Cavaliers pointed to a huge discrepancy in free throws as a main factor in their 109-102 loss to Boston in Game 4 of this Eastern Conference semifinal. “Seven free throws, two of those were techs, so five in a 48-minute game, it’s tough.” Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff said …

Cavaliers lose Game 4 with Mitchell in street clothes with strained calf. Status for Game 5 unknown
7 months, 1 week ago

Cavaliers lose Game 4 with Mitchell in street clothes with strained calf. Status for Game 5 unknown

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell spent the biggest game of Cleveland’s season sitting helplessly on the bench in street clothes. The All-Star guard sat out Game 4 on Monday night with a strained left calf and couldn’t help as the Cavaliers fought hard before losing 109-102 to the Boston Celtics, who took a 3-1 in their East semifinal series. Mitchell, who …

Of the Cavaliers’ playoff losses, why did Game 3 have Donovan Mitchell most upset?
7 months, 1 week ago

Of the Cavaliers’ playoff losses, why did Game 3 have Donovan Mitchell most upset?

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Think about the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2024 playoff losses. The Cavs’ latest defeat 106-93 at the hands of the Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference semifinal series, had Donovan Mitchell more upset than any of the others — by a comfortable margin. “I think a lot of things we did wrong.” Mitchell has been a steadying force inside the …

Two tweaks the Cavaliers can make before Game 4 against the Celtics
7 months, 1 week ago

Two tweaks the Cavaliers can make before Game 4 against the Celtics

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — If the Cleveland Cavaliers are going to do this, if they’re going to topple the best team in the Eastern Conference three more times within the next week, then they’re going to have to make 3-pointers. For all that went wrong in Saturday’s 106-93 loss to the Celtics in Game 3 of the conference semifinals, there are perhaps …

Jayson Tatum helps Celtics rebound from loss to beat Cavaliers
7 months, 1 week ago

Jayson Tatum helps Celtics rebound from loss to beat Cavaliers

LA Times  

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, Jaylen Brown added 28 and the Boston Celtics looked more like themselves after stumbling at home, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-93 on Saturday night in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Mavericks hold off Thunder, take 2-1 lead Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, including a running left-hander in the …

Cavs and Mavs try to keep home-court edge in Game 3s against Celtics and Thunder
7 months, 1 week ago

Cavs and Mavs try to keep home-court edge in Game 3s against Celtics and Thunder

Associated Press  

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers took the home-court advantage with a Game 2 victory in Boston, the same way Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks did in Oklahoma City. That’s unacceptable.” The Cavs, seeded fourth in the East, played freely and fearlessly in Game 2, especially Evan Mobley, who finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and two …

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks

News 18  

Cleveland and Dallas turned the tables on their top-seeded opponents on Thursday, the Cavaliers shocking the Boston Celtics and the Mavericks silencing the Thunder to level their NBA playoff series at one game apiece. Mitchell scored 23 of his 29 points in the second half and received plenty of support from “attack-minded” teammates as the Cavs bounced back from a …

Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers deliver Game 7 magic to defeat Orlando, advance to conference semis
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers deliver Game 7 magic to defeat Orlando, advance to conference semis

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Whether or not Donovan Mitchell’s long-term future with the Cavaliers is in doubt, the city belongs to him right now. Mitchell, successor to LeBron James in Cleveland in so many ways, led the franchise to its first playoff series victory without The King since 1993 in a 106-94 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of their …

Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They’ll play Cleveland or Orlando
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They’ll play Cleveland or Orlando

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics ran away from the rest of the NBA in the regular season. The team that won 64 games to claim the league’s overall top seed dumped the Miami Heat in five games, winning 118-84 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. “We got past the first step,” said Celtics guard Derrick White, …

Cavaliers may need bold moves to beat the Magic in Orlando
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Cavaliers may need bold moves to beat the Magic in Orlando

New York Times  

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Cleveland Cavaliers’ goal of course is to win Game 6, not merely avoid further embarrassment on the road. And I have no doubt we will.” GO DEEPER ‘We were right there’: Orlando Magic filled with regrets after Game 5 defeat What’s Mitchell supposed to say, as far as having confidence the Cavs won’t buckle again under …

Celtics top the Heat to take a 3-1 lead in the East
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics top the Heat to take a 3-1 lead in the East

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Derrick White scored a career-high 38 points, Jayson Tatum added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 102-88 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series. Bam Adebayo finished with 25 points, 17 rebounds and five assists for Miami, which had a sellout crowd — including …

LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver
7 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers finally cracked the Denver Nuggets’ mastery of this rivalry and extended their playoff lives for at least another game. James scored 30 points, Anthony Davis added 25 points and 23 rebounds, and the Lakers avoided postseason elimination with a 119-108 victory over Denver in Game 4 of their first-round series Saturday night. D’Angelo …

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back to take away home-court advantage from the Los Angeles Clippers and newly returned and rusty Kawhi Leonard. “He’s going to find his rhythm and we’re going to find our rhythm around him.” Plagued by poor shooting and behind for much of the game, the Clippers …

Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over Magic
8 months ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over Magic

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers spent the week insisting they were better prepared for this year’s playoffs. Mitchell scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen had 18 rebounds and the Cavs looked tougher — mentally and physically — than in last year’s first-round flop, beating the Orlando Magic 97-83 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. “He’s ready …

Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after ’23 flop, face Magic in first-round series
8 months ago

Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after ’23 flop, face Magic in first-round series

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen doesn’t regret the harsh, eye-popping review he gave of his postseason performance a year ago. “They’re a young, scrappy team,” said Cavs All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, slowed since the All-Star break by a left knee bruise. They’re a really good team.” The Cavs and Magic split their four games during the regular season, but …

LeBron James’ triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans
8 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James’ triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — LeBron James closed out his 21st NBA regular season looking invigorated, formidable on both ends of the court and ready to produce in the postseason. I’ve got to do it all on the floor, but none of it is predetermined.” Anthony Davis had 30 points and 11 rebounds against the team that made him the first overall …

Donovan Mitchell scores 29 points, Cavaliers beat Grizzlies 110-98 to close in on playoff berth
8 months, 1 week ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 29 points, Cavaliers beat Grizzlies 110-98 to close in on playoff berth

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 110-98 on Wednesday night to move within a victory of wrapping up a playoff spot. “It’s a great opportunity to control our destiny with all of these games at home,” Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. “If we …

NBA roundup: Hawks shed 30-point deficit to edge Celtics
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Hawks shed 30-point deficit to edge Celtics

The Hindu  

Dejounte Murray scored 19 points, dished out 15 assists and made the go-ahead basket with one minute left to help Atlanta Hawks overcome a 30-point deficit and stun the visiting Boston Celtics 120-118 on Monday. Rockets 110, Trail Blazers 92 Jalen Green scored 27 points, including 12 during a decisive third-quarter run, to help Houston overcome a sluggish start and …

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