Cleveland Cavaliers

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd highlighted his team’s energy and effort in a 130-120 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. “The group played at a very high level this afternoon…Coop was great…he found his rhythm tonight with 10 assists,” Kidd said. He emphasized the impact of lineup adjustments. “Our new center, I’m looking at, you […] The post Jason Kidd praises Mavericks’ energy and adjustments after win over Cavaliers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Capturing his first NBA points with the Dallas Mavericks, a former Yale standout in 22-year-old John Poulakidas realizes a lifelong dream The post John Poulakidas scores first NBA points: “A dream come true” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson addressed a 130-120 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, citing defensive shortcomings. “Very, very similar game…just too permissive on the defensive end…inexcusable defensive effort today,” he said. Atkinson emphasized the importance of energy and focus. “Their energy level was higher…way too many mental breakdowns…combine the physical and mental, and that’s […] The post Kenny Atkinson criticizes defensive lapses after Cavaliers fall to Mavericks appear...

Cleveland Cavaliers (41-27, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (28-39, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Ryan Rollins and the Milwaukee Bucks host Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Bucks are 9-5 against Central Division opponents. Milwaukee is the worst team in the Eastern Conference scoring 43.1 points per game in the paint. The Cavaliers are 8-5 in division play. Cleveland is 2-5 in one-possession games. The Bucks ...

Could LeBron James return home one more time? It’s a question that seems to be asked a lot these days. It is only speculation for now, but Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report became the latest to float the idea that James could leave the Lakers in free agency this summer and sign with the Cavs. […] The post Yet Another NBA Writer Links LeBron James To Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Cooper Flagg scored 27 points, Naji Marshall added 25 and the Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a 33-point loss to Cleveland two days ago to defeat the Cavaliers 130-120 on Sunday afternoon. The Mavericks, who were routed 138-105 on Friday night, pulled away in the second half to snap a seven-game losing streak against the Cavaliers. P.J. Washington had 20 points and 11 rebounds for Dallas, which won for just the second time in 11 games.

There have been many stories told about the Cleveland Cavaliers’ unforgettable run to the title in 2016. But Iman Shumpert’s revelation about Tony Allen’s role—sort of—in helping them stop the Golden State Warriors is a new one. The Warriors were a juggernaut that year, having won a record 73 games. They took a 3-1 lead […] The post Ex-Cavs guard Iman Shumpert recalls Tony Allen’s advice for slowing down Warriors in 2016 finals appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Assigning Grades for the Mavericks in their 130-120 win over the Cavs

The Cleveland Cavaliers (41–25) could receive a significant boost Sunday as guard Max Strus is expected to make his season debut against the Dallas Mavericks (22–45). Cleveland enters the matchup at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV with the possibility of reinserting Strus into the lineup after a lengthy recovery from foot surgery. The veteran […] The post Cavs guard Max Strus likely to make injury return vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Back on the road against a familiar opponent

The Cavs are hoping to be healthy before the playoffs.

Welcome back Max Strus.

Dallas Mavericks veteran Klay Thompson is on the team’s injury report ahead of facing the Cleveland Cavs on Sunday. After Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg’s historic night in a 138-105 loss to the Cavs, he will most likely miss the rematch on the road. Flagg recorded his 25th 20+ point game, surpassing Hall of Fame guard […] The post Mavericks’ Klay Thompson lands on injury report for Cavs clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Dallas Mavericks at Rocket Arena on Sunday, with both teams playing on very different realities.

The Cavaliers will try to follow up Friday’s convincing win with another when they host the Mavericks on Sunday afternoon. Cleveland handled business in Dallas two nights ago, rolling to a 138-105 victory behind a big performance from Evan Mobley. Mobley tied his season high with 29 points and set the tone early as the […] The post Cavs vs. Mavericks: Cleveland Looks To Finish Off Home-And-Home appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Cavs will look to pick up their second-straight win over the Mavs.

Which Cavalier role player will play the biggest part in the playoffs?

Former Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome is starting to find a groove with the Memphis Grizzlies. Jerome scored 21 points Friday against the Detroit Pistons and continues to be a steady offensive presence since returning from injury. The 27-year-old signed a three-year deal with Memphis during the offseason but missed much of the year because of […] The post Ty Jerome Continues Strong Run With Grizzlies After Injury Return appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Cooper Flagg broke an NBA record Kobe Bryant held following his performance in the Dallas Mavericks’ 138-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Flagg is going through the first season of his career with the Mavericks. Following a slow start, he has gained serious traction as he is fulfilling expectations as one of […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg passes Kobe Bryant with NBA history despite loss to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Extended highlights from Sunday's Celtics win over the Cavaliers in Cleveland. The Celtics will now head to San Antonio to face the Spurs on Tuesday night.