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3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Cup champion Bucks no match for Cavs

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 124-101 home win over the Bucks on Friday, swiftly bringing Milwaukee down from its NBA Cup-championship high. Thunder 104, Heat 97 Jalen Williams scored a season-high 33 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 25 as visiting Oklahoma City withstood a fourth-quarter rally to beat Miami. Luguentz Dort had 14 …

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1 month 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 …

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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA 2024/25 roundup: Hawks condemn Cavs to first home loss, Lakers power past Spurs

The Hindu

Trae Young recorded a career-high 22 assists to go along with 20 points, helping the Atlanta Hawks hand the Cleveland Cavaliers their first home loss of the season, 135-124 on Wednesday. Atlanta’s De’Andre Hunter drained five 3-pointers to highlight his 26-point performance and Jalen Johnson collected 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Ben Simmons made 7 of 8 shots …

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Trae Young’s 22 assists help Hawks stun Cavaliers 135-124, only Cleveland’s 2nd loss this season

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Trae Young had a career-high 22 assists — the most in the NBA this season — and scored 20 points as the Atlanta Hawks handed Cleveland just its second loss this season, beating the Cavaliers 135-124 on Thursday night. De’Andre Hunter added 26 points and Jalen Johnson 22 for the Hawks, who made all the big plays down …

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1 month, 3 weeks 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, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

LeBron and Bronny James get bitter Ohio homecoming during Lakers’ blowout loss to Cavs

LA Times

LeBron and Bronny James watch during the Lakers’ lopsided loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday night in Cleveland. Lakers LeBron and Bronny James make history in Lakers’ season-opening win LeBron James and his oldest son Bronny become the NBA’s first father-son duo to play together as Anthony Davis’ big game gives the Lakers a win. Davis, who jammed his hip …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals

Associated Press

BOSTON — Al Horford wanted to savor the moment. Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Boston beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season. Horford added 22 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and six of Boston’s 19 3-pointers to help the Celtics post their third …

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7 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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7 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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7 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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7 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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8 months 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 …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Jokic has 26 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists to lead Nuggets over Cavs, 130-101

Associated Press

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists for his 22nd triple-double of the season, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-101 on Sunday to clinch a playoff berth. “He wants to compete, to try and help us be in the best position moving forward, but if you take time off it’s going to …

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10 months ago

Darius Garland scores 34, Jarrett Allen 33 as Cavaliers outlast Timberwolves 113-104 in overtime

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 34 points, Jarrett Allen added a career-high 33 and 18 rebounds and the injury-thinned Cleveland Cavaliers handed the NBA’s best road team a loss, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-104 in overtime Friday night. “Contrary to belief, we’re better when everybody is in the lineup.” Cleveland was without starters Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Max Strus …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Power Rankings: East-leading Celtics stay No. 1; midseason grades for each team

New York Times

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s NBA Power Rankings. Key Stats Record 24-18 Offensive Rating 116.5 Defensive Rating 115.8 Net Rating 0.7 Rank over time Wins Hawks 122-107 Losses at Suns 119-117 Pacers 126-121 Western Tier 4 - Play-In Tournament Teams Or Better 15 Dallas Mavericks 12 Last Rank First-quarter grade: B+ | Ranked 10th Second-quarter grade: B The …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the Bucks fired Adrian Griffin and why Doc Rivers could be their next head coach

New York Times

Editor’s note, Jan. 24, 2024: The Milwaukee Bucks are hiring Doc Rivers as their new head coach, league sources tell The Athletic. All season long, the Bucks have struggled on defense after being one of the league’s top defensive teams for five straight seasons under former coach Mike Budenholzer. GO DEEPER 'There was no pride': Giannis Antetokounmpo blasts Bucks' defense …

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1 year, 1 month ago

NBA In-Season Tournament: Schedule + potential chaos for Warriors, Celtics and more

New York Times

Our first spate of genuine confusion regarding NBA In-Season Tournament tiebreakers resulted in much late-game hilarity Friday, as well as at least one truly clutch shot. Let’s break it down: Clinched : L.A. Lakers, Indiana Likely to advance : Phoenix, Milwaukee Done but sweating out Tuesday : New Orleans, Orlando Need to win : New York, Brooklyn, Sacramento, Houston Need …

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1 year, 9 months ago

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics on top; Lakers rise; measuring success for all 30 teams

New York Times

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s NBA Power Rankings. Milwaukee Bucks | 56-22 | +3.8 net rating Weekly slate: Win at Pistons, Win at Pacers, Loss to Celtics, Win over Sixers What makes this season a success? New Orleans Pelicans | 40-38 | +2.1 net rating Weekly slate: Win at Blazers, Loss at Warriors, Win at Nuggets, Win over …

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1 year, 10 months ago

How the Cavs have demonstrated mental toughness through their six-game winning streak

New York Times

CLEVELAND – The Cavaliers landed back in Cleveland around 4 a.m. It’s a special thing that got brewing in that locker room.” The Cavs struggled on both ends of the floor throughout the first half against the Bulls. Whether that consistency comes in making the extra pass, extra rotation or just talking on each play, Allen has noticed how they’ve …

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2 years ago

Bulls’ Billy Donovan expresses frustration as NBA confirms officiating errors

New York Times

The last thing the Chicago Bulls need is another last-second thriller Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Bulls coach Billy Donovan voiced his frustration with the recurring problem following his team’s 145-134 overtime loss at Cleveland on Monday. DeMar obviously got fouled the other night against them,” Donovan told reporters in Cleveland following Monday’s game. “It’s, like, ‘We’re sorry.’ ” Donovan …

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2 years ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 71 points, becomes sixth player to score more than 70 in a game

New York Times

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell didn’t just vault past LeBron James in one corner of Cavaliers’ lore Monday night, he enjoyed one of the finest regular-season games in NBA history. That’s really for me, like, ‘man, this is nuts.’ “I’m extremely blessed and humbled that I’m in that company, in that group, and I’ve always believed that I can be one …

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2 years ago

DeMar DeRozan, Bulls come up short in crunchtime, fall to Cavs at home

New York Times

The final five minutes of the Bulls’ 103-102 loss to Cleveland were seen as something to build on. “We didn’t get the win, but we have a sense of how we have to play,” Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu said after the loss Saturday. It felt good.” pic.twitter.com/kDVORzBtOi — Darnell Mayberry January 1, 2023 “It felt like a clean look,” DeRozan …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Lakers lose star Davis with flu-like symptoms, fall to Cavs

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — The flu shut down Anthony Davis. Davis was forced to leave Los Angeles’ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers after the first quarter on Tuesday night and the Lakers struggled without their All-Star center in a 116-102 loss. Lakers coach Darvin Ham said Davis’ symptoms gradually got worse during the course of the day. “That’s what we’re dealing with …

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NBA roundup: Cup champion Bucks no match for Cavs

Tyler Herro (34 pts) helps Heat cool off Cavs

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

NBA 2024/25 roundup: Hawks condemn Cavs to first home loss, Lakers power past Spurs

Trae Young’s 22 assists help Hawks stun Cavaliers 135-124, only Cleveland’s 2nd loss this season

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

LeBron and Bronny James get bitter Ohio homecoming during Lakers’ blowout loss to Cavs

Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals

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

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

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

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

Jayson Tatum helps Celtics rebound from loss to beat Cavaliers

Jokic has 26 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists to lead Nuggets over Cavs, 130-101

Darius Garland scores 34, Jarrett Allen 33 as Cavaliers outlast Timberwolves 113-104 in overtime

NBA Power Rankings: East-leading Celtics stay No. 1; midseason grades for each team

Why the Bucks fired Adrian Griffin and why Doc Rivers could be their next head coach

NBA In-Season Tournament: Schedule + potential chaos for Warriors, Celtics and more

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics on top; Lakers rise; measuring success for all 30 teams

How the Cavs have demonstrated mental toughness through their six-game winning streak

Bulls’ Billy Donovan expresses frustration as NBA confirms officiating errors

Donovan Mitchell scores 71 points, becomes sixth player to score more than 70 in a game

DeMar DeRozan, Bulls come up short in crunchtime, fall to Cavs at home

Lakers lose star Davis with flu-like symptoms, fall to Cavs