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For how good the 2024-25 season was to the Indiana Pacers, their 2025-26 season has been just as brutal, perhaps even more so. Their putridity this season couldn’t even be chalked up anymore solely to Tyrese Haliburton’s absence, as one would think that a team with Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard leading the way wouldn’t […] The post Rick Carlisle reveals Pacers’ ‘killer’ in loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With no Donovan Mitchell to save them, the Cleveland Cavaliers needed a heroic effort from somebody else as they trailed by nine points to the Indiana Pacers going into the fourth quarter on Tuesday. His fellow All-Star backcourt partner Darius Garland came to the rescue this time, scoring 14 points on a perfect 7-of-7 from […] The post Cavs’ Darius Garland goes into ‘Takeover DG’ mode in fourth quarter to beat Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It was indeed unlucky number 13 for the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday as they suffered their 13th straight defeat after bowing to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 120-116, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers held a nine-point lead, 93-84, heading into the fourth quarter. They, however, allowed the Cavaliers to storm back and complete the come-from-behind victory. With […] The post Pacers make wrong kind of franchise history with 13th straight loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cleveland Cavaliers were in a back-and-forth battle with the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night, with lead changes and momentum swings picking up late in the fourth quarter. It was a great game to watch for Cavs fans and Pacers fans until FanDuel Sports Network’s feed cut to technical difficulties out of nowhere, leaving everybody […] The post Cavs fans furious after FanDuel fumbles final minutes vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Bucks, Timberwolves, and Clippers are among the teams that are monitoring Trae Young‘s situation along with Washington, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. While Dallas doesn’t appear to have any interest in the Hawks‘ point guard, the Mavericks are among the clubs that have called to inquire about former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, league […]
The Cavaliers still aren’t close to having swingman Max Strus back in their lineup. Strus, who is coming off left foot surgery to repair a Jones fracture, recently underwent evaluation and imaging on that foot, and while that exam showed “positive progress,” more time is required for the fracture to fully heal, the team announced […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in the first of two road games in a three-day span. Donovan Mitchell is listed as out on the injury report for rest, meaning he will miss just his third game for the wine and gold this season. There are two questionable starting players […] The post Is Donovan Mitchell playing tonight? Cavs vs. Pacers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Detroit Pistons chose to be zesty against the New York Knicks on Monday. But it had nothing to do with the players. The Pistons looked to get back-to-back wins as they hosted the Knicks at Little Caesars Arena, where they have a 12-3 record. They are coming off a convincing win against the Cleveland […] The post Pistons announcer trolls Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson is mulling rotation changes after the second unit was gouged by the Pistons in a four-point loss on Sunday, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports. Detroit staged a second-quarter rally and led the rest of the way. “We gotta look at it,” Atkinson said when asked about some of the lineups used […]
Splitting their last two games over the weekend, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ offense once again had clunky moments that it had recently gotten away from. They committed 17 turnovers in each contest, resulting in 35 points off those miscues. Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson and Donovan Mitchell are trying to determine what’s causing them, and they […] The post Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson, Donovan Mitchell find common denominator to blame for turnovers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pistons proved why they are the top seed in the Eastern Conference as they held off the Cavaliers 114-110 thanks to Cade Cunningham's 27 points.
Shorthanded victories have been an impressive staple of the Detroit Pistons’ 2025-26 regular season. Missing three key contributors, the Pistons managed to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-110 in a tough road showdown. Detroit has empowered the “next man up” mentality all season and got a significant boost from backup point guard Daniss Jenkins. The two-way […] The post Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins’ big game gets ‘unbelievable’ JB Bickerstaff praise appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been chipping away with better performances amid a healthier roster over the last couple of weeks, but when the Detroit Pistons won the possession game by 10 in Sunday afternoon’s 114-110 defeat, it showed that the wine and gold’s got work to do to get where they want to be. And […] The post Despite Cavs’ upward trend, Donovan Mitchell disappointed by Pistons loss: ‘Can’t get laxed’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
More than 47 million people watched some of the five NBA Christmas Day games, resulting in the highest viewership in 15 years across ESPN and ABC. The number also represents a 45% increase from last year. The games averaged 5.5 million viewers, up 4% from last year. The Cavs-Knicks matchup was the most-watched out of the five games with an average of 6.4 million viewers. The NBA also said it generated 1.6 billion views on social media, up 23% from last year.
Jarrett Allen enjoyed a great highlight alongside Donovan Mitchell during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Allen is going through his ninth season in the NBA, his sixth with the Cavaliers. He has affirmed himself as one of the best rebounders and shot blockers in the league, standing out among […] The post Cavs’ Jarrett Allen block perfectly sets up Donovan Mitchell jam vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cleveland Cavaliers needed Lonzo Ball to step up with Sam Merrill and Dean Wade ruled out on Friday night, and he did not disappoint. Despite missing back-to-back games due to losing a spot in the regular rotation, Ball provided energy on both ends of the floor and showed that he can help when called […] The post Cavs laud Lonzo Ball’s professionalism, contributions after DNPs: ‘He’s just about winning’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pistons suffer key injuries as Jalen Duren’s ankle issue looms large before tough games vs. Cleveland and New York.
For the second time in three games, Craig Porter Jr. played an important role for the Cavaliers in a comeback victory, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes in a subscriber-only story. The third-year guard played 23 minutes in Friday’s win over Denver, posting 10 points, five assists, five rebounds, two steals and a block. He finished +6 […]
It’s stating the obvious that the Cleveland Cavaliers have been better as of late due to improved health, but few consider the importance of this on an individual level. Athletes are creatures of habit, and when those routines are altered or interrupted because of injuries or roster moves, it throws things off. In basketball, that […] The post Finally healthier, the Cavs are getting back on track amid 3-game win streak appeared first on ClutchPoints .
