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Riding a season-worst three-game losing streak, the injury-riddled Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for blood against their next opponent: the Detroit Pistons. Last time out, the Cavs welcomed back superstar big man Evan Mobley but were sent blasting off again against the Houston Rockets. The Pistons, meanwhile, lost to the Orlando Magic 121-113 in their latest […]

Heading into their home matchup against the Houston Rockets, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be on tired legs. After Cleveland’s frustrating road loss against the Philadelphia 76ers, they’re on the second game of a back-to-back at home against Houston. The Rockets, meanwhile, are well-rested. Houston’s last game was against Cleveland just a handful of days ago, […]

We’re back with a betting prediction and pick for this upcoming NBA slate as we take a look at this next cross-conference matchup between two powerhouses in the East and West. The Houston Rockets (29-14) will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-8) as the two sides meet for back-to-back games and finish their season series. […]

The injury-plagued Cleveland Cavaliers are wrapping up a two-game road trip as they head to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. Last time out, the Cavs lost to the Houston Rockets 109-108 but were within striking distance of victory after Cleveland’s suffocating zone-based defense. The 76ers, meanwhile, lost to the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will battle the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. It will be a showdown in Philadelphia as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Cavaliers-76ers prediction and pick. The 76ers lead the head-to-head series 118-111. However, the Cavs have won the first two games this season, winning 114-106 in Philadelphia on November 13, […]

The trade deadline is fast approaching and the Cleveland Cavaliers have a major decision to make. With the team posting a 36-6 record, as the hottest team in the NBA, it would be the best move to retain the same roster heading towards the playoffs. With the aura and chemistry that Kenny Atkinson has done […]

Despite facing the rare sting of defeat this season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are demonstrating relentless determination until the final buzzer. In a close game against the Houston Rockets, which ended with a narrow score of 109-108, the Cavs struggled at the free-throw line, particularly with their standout guard Darius Garland, who went an unexpected 1-for-3 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been a winning machine lately, and it looked like they had put themselves in an improbable position to pick up another victory on Wednesday night. After the Houston Rockets had taken a 13-point fourth quarter lead at home and seemed poised to close the Cavaliers out, but Kenny Atkinson and company […]

In their matchup against the Phoenix Suns, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced the challenge of playing without their superstar big man, Evan Mobley, who was unavailable due to a nagging calf injury. Although the Cavs would have greatly preferred Mobley’s presence on the court, they were fortunate to have Jarrett Allen rise to the occasion in […]

The Cavaliers are playing like the best team in the NBA, while the Rockets are surprising with how well they are playing. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Rockets prediction and pick. The Cavaliers have jumped to the top of the NBA with their 36-6 record. The starting lineup, featuring Donovan […]

For most players, defending Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, arguably the greatest scoring threat ever, is no easy task. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, without two defensive stars, Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro, the task of defending Durant went to Cavs forward Dean Wade. While it might have looked like Durant, who had 23 points on […]

Heavy is the head that wears the crown, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are beginning to feel the weight of their dominant start to the season. Injuries have been piling up for the Cavs lately, with the most concerning coming from big man Evan Mobley, who has been dealing with a nagging calf injury. Mobley’s injury […]

Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers are having spectacular form in the first half of the 2024-25 NBA season. However, Garland had thoughts about leaving the team before the campaign even started. Garland spoke with Draymond Green as a special guest on an episode of The Draymond Green Show uploaded to YouTube on Monday. He […]

It’s been quite the season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and their two guards, Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell. The duo has led the Cavs to a 35-6 record so far, and are ahead of the Boston Celtics by 6.5 games. After losing to them in five games last season in the conference semifinals, something had […]

After missing the past two games, Bradley Beal will make his return to the Phoenix Suns on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Beal was upgraded to questionable on the initial injury report for Monday. In both Thursday and Saturday’s games, he was listed as doubtful, so this was a step in the right direction. Suns […]

After ending their road trip on a high note, the Cleveland Cavaliers want to carry momentum at home against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. As mentioned, the Cavs ended their trip with a big win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, putting Minnesota away early into the second half. The Suns are on a two-game winning […]

The Phoenix Suns hit the road to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday afternoon. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Cavaliers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Suns-Cavaliers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Suns-Cavaliers Odds Phoenix Suns: +8 […]

After a humbling loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to bounce back on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves. As mentioned before, the Thunder humbled the Cavs, down by nearly 42 points at one point. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, won their last matchup against the New York Knicks, winning 116-99. This […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the best teams in the NBA, but they are coming off a loss. The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing well and can get a giant win in a matchup with the Cavaliers on Saturday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The Cavaliers […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 136-116 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got plenty off his chest, including Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson going off on Lu Dort. After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander discussed the Thunder’s emphatic 30-2 run that changed the game’s complexion. Oklahoma City’s faithful rejoiced as the lead […]

As Brooklyn Nets star Cam Johnson has been mentioned in trade rumors, the one team he could be linked to is the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference the Cleveland Cavaliers. While the Golden State Warriors were originally connected to Johnson, the latest report from ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel suggests that the Cavs […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — A 30-2 Oklahoma City Thunder run led by All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set the tone in Thursday’s 134-114 victory against the Cleveland Cavs. Avenging last week’s 129-122 loss against the NBA’s leading Cavs, the Thunder made the Cavs uncomfortable early and often as Cleveland never found its offensive rhythm to combat Oklahoma City’s […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams noticed a difference in his team’s approach against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After a 129-122 Thunder loss to the Cavs snapped a 15-game win streak, Oklahoma City dominated its opponent eight days later at the Paycom Center in a 134-114 victory where Cleveland never stood a chance. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a 134-114 blowout win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault revealed what led to his team’s emphatic 30-2 run in the first half. This led to a 43-point second quarter for the Thunder Thursday, which Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson called the matchup more than another game. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made waves last week when they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in an instant classic of a game. During that contest, the Cavs were able to overcome a rough shooting night from star guard Donovan Mitchell, who put up just 11 points on 3-16 shooting from the field during that contest. But […]

Darius Garland has solidified his place in Cleveland Cavaliers history, achieving a remarkable milestone during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With his performance, Garland surpassed John Bagley to claim the third spot on the Cavs’ all-time assists leaderboard. The achievement highlights Garland’s evolution as one of the league’s premier playmakers. His total now […]

A playoff-like aura is pervading the Paycom Center for Thursday night’s rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers (34-5) and Oklahoma City Thunder (33-6). Both sides tried to maintain perspective during last Wednesday’s clash, but after engaging in a hard-fought contest that should reinvigorate some fans’ love for the NBA, it is tough to deny the extra […]

After kicking off their road trip with a win, the Cleveland Cavaliers want to keep the good times rolling against their latest opponent, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Last time out, the Cavs knocked off the Indiana Pacers 127-117, led by superstar Donovan Mitchell. The Thunder, meanwhile, crushed the Philadelphia 76ers on the road 118-102. This […]

In the second half, Cleveland Cavaliers sixth man Caris LeVert tried attacking his former team to try to build momentum on the road against the Indiana Pacers. LeVert skillfully navigated through several Indiana defenders with a series of quick dribbles, as he is known to do. However, it wasn’t LeVert’s scoring that would get the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a strong comeback following their recent defeat, securing a 127-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers on the road at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers had halted the Cavs’ 12-game winning streak just days earlier. In this rematch, the roles were reversed. The Cavs avenged that earlier loss in this win, ending the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center. It will be a possible NBA Finals preview as we share our NBA odds series and make a Cavaliers-Thunder prediction and pick. The Thunder lead the head-to-head series 71-53. Recently, the Cavs edged out the Thunder 129-122 last week. The Thunder and […]

Moments before the Indiana Pacers (22-19) saw their six-game winning streak come to an end versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (34-5), Bennedict Mathurin was ejected. The valuable wing clearly fouled big man Evan Mobley in the fourth quarter but ardently protested the call to official Natalie Sago. He bumped her and was immediately assessed his second […]

The 2024-25 NBA season is approaching its halfway point, and teams are beginning to separate themselves in both conferences. The Cleveland Cavaliers are no exception, holding a 5.5-game lead over the Boston Celtics in the East. Despite the standings, there is still a lot of debate over who the top dog in the East actually […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have established themselves as the top team in the NBA this season. However, their performance has not been without flaws on defense recently. After halftime, they have struggled noticeably to maintain their leads. This trend made their recent victory over the Toronto Raptors much closer than anticipated. Even more troubling was Cleveland’s […]

The Cavaliers were red-hot, but the Pacers broke their winning streak in their last game. This is a rematch where the Cavaliers could get revenge and stop the Pacers winning streak. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Pacers prediction and pick. The Cavaliers have started the season red-hot, with a 33-5 […]

Although they seemed like the gods of the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers looked human against the Indiana Pacers for the first time this season. In their 108-93 loss to the Pacers, the Cavs struggled to find consistency on offense, seeing shots that would typically connect fall to the wayside. But when Indiana dialed up the […]

It’s looking like the 2024-25 season is shaping up to be quite the season for the Cleveland Cavaliers; after two seasons of being a middle of the pack playoff team in the Eastern Conference, the Cavs have blossomed into the league’s preeminent powerhouse, boasting a record of 33-5 record at the time of writing. The […]

Since they were selected one after the other in the 2021 NBA Draft, Evan Mobley, who went third to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Scottie Barnes, who went fourth to the Toronto Raptors, will always be linked. In their rookie seasons, Mobley and Barnes were neck and neck for Rookie of the Year, with the Raptors […]

Throughout the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been the best team in the NBA. Much of that can be attributed to Cleveland’s dynamic bench, which gives the Cavs a spoil of riches in their rotations. However, diving deeper into Cleveland’s mob, you’ll quickly notice that Max Strus, a staple in the Cavs’ starting lineup last […]