Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images The Cavs simply needed more from their best player. Nothing went right for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night in their one-sided loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. This included a rough showing for Donovan Mitchell who finished with 8 points on 3-15 shooting. This was the second poor performance against the Thunder in … [Read more...] about Donovan Mitchell rightfully takes blame for Cavs loss to Thunder: ‘I put this one on me’
Thunder eviscerate Cavaliers 134-114
Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images It was as deflating as the score indicates. The Cleveland Cavaliers for the first time this season had to eat a slice of humble pie. Most games, even in losses, the Cavaliers mounted a respectable comeback. Against the Thunder this game was simply never in reach. The Thunder flat-out outperformed the Cavaliers in practically every metric you … [Read more...] about Thunder eviscerate Cavaliers 134-114
Player Grades: Cavs at Thunder
Photo by Mercedes Oliver/NBAE via Getty Images The Cavaliers needed more from Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. The Cleveland Cavaliers were taken to the woodshed by the Oklahoma City Thunder in their 134-114 loss. That happens sometimes. It would be dangerous to take away too many conclusions from this one. We know the Cavaliers are a great team and are still six games … [Read more...] about Player Grades: Cavs at Thunder
NBA Insider says Cavs are ‘reluctant’ to make any trades
Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images The vibes are too good to unnecessarily rock the boat. The Cleveland Cavaliers will go into Thursday’s showdown with the Oklahoma City Thunder with a six-and-a-half-game lead over the Boston Celtics for first place in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland is also on pace to win 70+ games this season. It comes as no surprise … [Read more...] about NBA Insider says Cavs are ‘reluctant’ to make any trades
Cavs get proper recognition in updated player rankings
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Pundits are giving flowers to the Cavaliers It appears that the Cleveland Cavaliers are finally turning heads. Since the Cavaliers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder last Wednesday it feels like a serious page turn has occurred for how Cleveland is covered. The best team in the NBA went from a league-leading afterthought to getting the … [Read more...] about Cavs get proper recognition in updated player rankings