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The Indiana Pacers walked away with a 2-0 series lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night after one of the most exciting finishes so far in the NBA postseason. Donovan Mitchell out-dueled Tyrese Haliburton for the first 47 minutes of the game, but the former All-Star guard took over in the final seconds, icing […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t just lose Game 2 of their Eastern Conference playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. They let it slip through their fingers. Leading by seven with 57 seconds remaining, the Cavs endured one of the most staggering collapses in franchise playoff history, ultimately falling 120-119. And yet, amid the wreckage of another […]

For 47 minutes, the Cleveland Cavaliers looked like a team on a mission. Battling without three of their top four scorers, the Cavs had controlled tempo, stifled the Indiana Pacers’ high-powered offense, and leaned on a masterful performance from Donovan Mitchell to build a cushion that felt like enough to tie this playoff series. Then, […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner drew some attention with a viral reaction to his team’s Game 2 miracle win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Indiana had no business winning this game and was down by seven points with less than 50 seconds left. But like the series-sealing win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Tyrese Haliburton and company […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers found themselves at the center of a social media storm after their heartbreaking 120–119 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Cavaliers’ official X (formerly Twitter) account posted a straightforward final score announcement, but the reaction from fans was anything but simple. Comments poured in, […]

Given that Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and De’Andre Hunter were all inactive for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers and their fans were relying heavily on Donovan Mitchell to play to his peak form versus the Indiana Pacers. Despite committing five turnovers, the six-time All-Star posted an awe-inspiring performance on what […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and new head coach Kenny Atkinson face an uphill climb after falling behind 2-0 against the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the Eastern conference playoffs. However, they have a larger problem looming once their offseason begins. Evan Mobley won Defensive Player of the Year, triggering a clause in his contract […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are shorthanded as they try to even the series with the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in Game 2. The Cavs are playing without Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and De’Andre Hunter due to various injuries, but Donovan Mitchell is doing his best to keep Cleveland in the series. Mitchell has taken over […]

Donovan Mitchell is a man on a mission in Game 2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ second-round series in the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers. With the Cavs’ back against the wall due to injuries to key players and the Pacers winning Game 1, Mitchell entered Game 2 with lots of expectations on him […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers built their identity this season around elite defense and high-octane perimeter shooting. It’s a blend that helped vault them to the top seed in the East and had fans dreaming of a deep NBA Playoff run. But in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Indiana Pacers, both pillars cracked. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers opened the Eastern Conference semifinals with aspirations of proving themselves as legitimate NBA title contenders. Instead, Game 1 served as a sobering reality check. In a 121-112 home loss to the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers, the Cavs not only dropped their first game of the 2025 NBA Playoffs but also lost the defensive […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t just beat the Miami Heat in the first round, they buried them in a Cavalanche. A 4-0 sweep capped by a 138-83 blowout in Game 4 wasn’t just a statement; it was a transformation. Now, with the second-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers looming, the Cavs are shifting their focus from […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t have asked for a more emphatic start to the 2025 NBA Playoffs, steamrolling the Miami Heat in a sweep so dominant it made history. With a +122 scoring differential, the largest ever in a postseason series, Cleveland looked every bit the Eastern Conference’s top seed. But the second round brings a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t just win Game 4 against the Miami Heat. The Cavs detonated a basketball bomb on the Heat’s season, scattering the remnants of a once-respected team across the hardwood of Kaseya Center. It was a beatdown, a 55-point obliteration that sent a thunderous, unambiguous message to the rest of the NBA: the […]

Donovan Mitchell earned strong praise following the Cleveland Cavaliers rout of the Miami Heat. Not for leading the Game 4 sweep on Monday, though. But for a classy gesture toward Kevin Love. The Heat power forward took the massive 138-83 loss at Miami. But he played with a heavy heart. Love’s father Steve passed away […]

The Miami Heat threw their best early punch in Game 3, but the Cleveland Cavaliers barely flinched. What started as a promising burst from Miami quickly dissolved into another nightmare at Kaseya Center. The Cavs, unfazed by a slow start, unleashed a tidal wave of scoring and smothering defense, rolling to a 124-87 dismantling that […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as one of the best teams in the association, thanks in large part to how new head coach Kenny Atkinson unlocked their offense and made it the deadliest in the association. And they have carried over their elite level of production into their first-round matchup against the Miami Heat in […]

Firsts are funny. You only get one. And when it’s over, it’s over. There are no do-overs, no rewrites. For Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome, no do-overs or rewrites were needed. That’s because Jerome didn’t just seize his first playoff game for the Cavs. He mugged it, stripped it down, and made it his own. […]

Donovan Mitchell had high praises to give to Ty Jerome after his huge performance in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 121-100 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the East First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Sunday night. In 26 minutes of action off the bench, Jerome finished with a stat line of […]

The WNBA will a have new team when the 2025 season tips-off next month with the addition of the Golden State Valkyries. When the 2026 WNBA season rolls around, two more expansion teams will begin play in the Toronto Tempo and the yet-to-be-named Portland franchise. The WNBA has already revealed expansion plans to get up […]

For months, the Cleveland Cavaliers had one singular mission: get to the playoffs healthy. It wasn’t just a hope. Instead, it was an organizational mandate. And as the postseason looms, that mission is accomplished. As the Cavs wrapped their first full playoff practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts, head coach Kenny Atkinson’s voice rang with a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have earned the right to rest. With a dominant 64-17 record and the top seed in the Eastern Conference already locked in, they’ve done everything a team could ask for in the regular season. But as the curtain drops on the 2024-25 regular season campaign against the Indiana Pacers, the Cavs are […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached the mountaintop of the Eastern Conference, clinching the playoffs’ number one seed with time to spare. But with the Cavs’ triumph comes a new challenge: how do you finish the regular season strong when there’s seemingly nothing left to play for? The answer, it appears, is rest. As the Cavs […]

On a night when their brightest star, Donovan Mitchell, was sidelined with a sprained ankle, the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t shrink from the spotlight—they embraced it. With the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference within reach and playoff intensity already seeping into Rocket Arena, the Cavs delivered a 135-113 dismantling of the Chicago Bulls that […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have their eyes fixed on the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed, a goal that has felt tantalizingly within reach for weeks. All they need is one more win, or a Boston Celtics loss, to lock it up. Cleveland is on the brink of clinching. However, the Cavs will have to get there […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ dreams of a deep playoff run may now hinge on the stability of one injured ankle — Donovan Mitchell’s left one. It was supposed to be a celebration. With the Eastern Conference’s top seed within reach and a raucous home crowd behind them, the Cavs were poised to clinch. But when Mitchell […]

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers had every reason to rise against Zach LaVine and the Sacramento Kings. One win away from clinching the Eastern Conference’s top seed, the city buzzing, a sellout crowd roaring, and the playoffs just two weeks out—this was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, Sacramento turned it into a wake-up […]

Revenge games always hit different. But when the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Sacramento Kings, it isn’t just about payback — it’s about power. Heading into this matchup, the Cavs are 48 minutes away from locking up the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. One more win, and the path to the NBA Finals could […]

Many great players have suited up for the Utah Jazz in the franchise’s 50 seasons, but ranking players across eras is always difficult. Before we see who joins John Stockton and Karl Malone on the Top 10 list of the greatest Utah Jazz, here are the criteria that were considered when making the rankings: peak […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen doesn’t always get the headlines. He doesn’t have the flash of Darius Garland or the star billing of Donovan Mitchell. He isn’t a rising phenom like Evan Mobley. But amid Cleveland’s playoff push, Allen has been the steadying force. He’s become a relentless presence that keeps the Cavs from […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell used to think that scoring was everything. It’s not surprising—when you’re known as one of the NBA’s most electric offensive threats, pouring in points becomes second nature. But something has changed this season for the Cavs superstar. Something more profound and mature has taken hold, driven by one simple yet […]

The New York Yankees, and specifically Jazz Chisholm Jr. garnered a lot of attention over the weekend for their use of ‘torpedo bats’ and the offensive explosion against the Milwaukee Brewers, which caused him to take to X, formerly known as Twitter, and explain the intended design of the bats. This also drew a response […]

The McDonald’s All-American Game is always a momentous occasion in the basketball world as we get a sneak peek at some of the top high school talent the nation has to offer. The game has a great track record of producing successful NBA players, not to mention legends like LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Sponsoring […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson won’t take credit for the Cavs’ stunning rise to the top of the Eastern Conference. He insists it’s about roster construction—praising the Koby Altman-led Cleveland front office for assembling a deep, versatile team. He points to continuity, with 13 of 14 full-time players returning from last year’s conference semifinal […]

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers entered Little Caesars Arena with history on their side, a 12-game win streak against the Detroit Pistons serving as their safety net. But on this particular matchup, history meant nothing for the Cavs. What unfolded was a stark reminder that past dominance does not guarantee present success. Despite a […]

For Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s not how you start—it’s how you finish. The Cavs capped off their grueling five-game road trip with a statement win, taking down the Portland Trail Blazers 122-111. While it wasn’t a picture-perfect performance, it was a return to form for a Cleveland squad that had looked out […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Western Conference road trip has been nothing short of grueling. Long flights, late-night tip-offs, and a stretch of uninspired play have made for a rough journey, one that has left Cleveland battered, bruised, and searching for answers. Now, the Cavs have one final chance to salvage this trip before heading home, but […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have ended their season-worst losing streak with a resounding win over the Utah Jazz, but their road trip isn’t over yet—and neither are their challenges. As the Cavs prepare for their final game of the swing against the Portland Trail Blazers, they’ll have to do it without their best player, Donovan […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t make it easy. Their first half against the Utah Jazz was a masterclass in offensive futility. With brick after brick piling up, Cleveland’s frustration was mounting, and a sense of déjà vu from their recent four-game losing streak creeping in. A miserable 3-of-25 performance from beyond the arc in the opening […]