Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Cavs can continue growing their win streak. The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Charlotte Hornets for the second time this season. The last one ended in a victory — let’s see if they can repeat those results. Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (18-3) at. Charlotte Hornets (6-16) Where: Spectrum Center - Charlotte, NC When: 1:00 p.m., Saturday … [Read more...] about Cavs at Hornets preview and gamethread
Are the Cavs overly reliant on three-pointers?: ‘Would you ask Boston that question?’
David Richard-Imagn Images The Cavs picked up their 17th win of the season when they shoot over 35% from three. The Cleveland Cavaliers were outscored in the restricted area 56-26 by the Denver Nuggets. Getting more than doubled up in points at the rim is traditionally a cause for concern. It wasn’t for the Cavs on Thursday. In fact, the game wasn’t even close. That’s … [Read more...] about Are the Cavs overly reliant on three-pointers?: ‘Would you ask Boston that question?’
Cavs win 126-114 shootout against Nuggets
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Caris LeVert’s 21 points helped lead the Cavaliers past the Nuggets. Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson wanted to see how the defense would hold up against an offense that’s built around a dominant post-playmaker like Nikola Jokic. “It’s going to be fun watching him play and see how we defend him,” Atkinson said … [Read more...] about Cavs win 126-114 shootout against Nuggets
Player Grades: Cavs vs. Nuggets
Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images Mitchell was special once again. The Cleveland Cavaliers offense was too much as they ran away with a 126-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets on a snowy, Thursday night. Grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 28 points (11-24 shooting), 6 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks It was … [Read more...] about Player Grades: Cavs vs. Nuggets
Atkinson gives encouraging injury updates on Max Strus and Emoni Bates
Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images The Cavaliers could be getting some reinforcements. The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t had their default starting lineup from last season at all this regular season. Max Strus has missed every game so far with an ankle injury. According to head coach Kenny Atkinson, he’s making progress. “Man, he’s getting closer,” Atkinson said before … [Read more...] about Atkinson gives encouraging injury updates on Max Strus and Emoni Bates