Why Sam Merrill’s return from injury changed the tone of the Cavs’ playoff fight

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Playoff basketball has a way of turning every injury into a referendum on toughness. Fans debate pain ...

How 1 sneaky adjustment helped Cavs’ stars save season in Game 3 vs. Pistons

James Harden and Donovan Mitchell worked with Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley in a different way to push the Cavs past the ...
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Cavs’ defensive switch on Cunningham shifts series momentum

Defensive shift pays: Jaylon Tyson held Cade Cunningham to 1-of-5 shooting in key stretches, disrupting Detroit’s late-game rhythm. Rotation reshaped: Coach Kenny Atkinson reduced minutes for Dean ...

The Cavs needed decisive coaching in Game 3. Kenny Atkinson delivered it

CLEVELAND, Ohio — James Harden’s clutch performance gets the headlines. Max Strus’s game-winning steal gets the highlight.

Cavs star James Harden’s ‘what chatter’ question will frustrate his critics after Game 3

James Harden had a simple response when asked about the criticism he and the Cavs were subjected to before Game 3.

Draymond Green: First time as NBA player and fan at Pistons-Cavs 'so special'

Draymond Green sat courtside for the Pistons' Game 2 victory over the Cavaliers. He said it was his first time as a fan ...

Starting 5: Unbeaten OKC up 3-0, Harden closes for Cavs, Knicks can clinch today

Ajay Mitchell powers Thunder to 3-0 lead, Harden duels with Cade to make it 2-1, New York goes for Philly sweep, Wemby’s ...
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Thunder vs. Lakers: Live updates, highlights for Saturday's Game 3

The Thunder pulled away late in a 125-107 Game 2 win over the Lakers on Thursday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again ...