Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images Jerome has been the biggest surprise of the season. The Cleveland Cavaliers put together 48 minutes of near-perfection as they sent the Toronto Raptors home for their 17th win of the season. Grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 26 points (10-18 shooting), 4 rebounds, 1 … [Read more...] about Player Grades: Cavs vs. Raptors
Atkinson provided updates for Strus, LeVert, Okoro, and others
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The Cavs are looking to get healthy as the schedule eases up. The Cleveland Cavaliers held their first practice in about a month on Saturday morning. After practice, head coach Kenny Atkinson provided updates on their recently injured players. Here is a rundown of who did and didn’t practice Sam Merrill (ankle) - full practice Isaac … [Read more...] about Atkinson provided updates for Strus, LeVert, Okoro, and others
Cavs vs. Raptors preview and gamethread
Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images With the return of Scottie Barnes, can the Raptors keep pace with the high-flying Cavaliers? The Cavaliers have a chance to go up 2-0 in the season series against the Raptors. Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (16-1) vs. Toronto Raptors (4-12) Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse - Cleveland, Ohio When: 7:30 p.m., Sunday Nov. 24 TV: Fanduel Sports … [Read more...] about Cavs vs. Raptors preview and gamethread
Garland and Merrill to return for matchup with Raptors
Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images The Cavaliers will be getting some of their injured players back for Sunday. The Cleveland Cavaliers will be getting some reinforcements back in Sunday’s matchup with the Toronto Raptors. Darius Garland (groin) and Sam Merrill (ankle), who both missed Cleveland’s last game against the New Orleans Pelicans, will be available … [Read more...] about Garland and Merrill to return for matchup with Raptors
Cavs defensive breakdown: Defense is a ‘little bit like youth soccer’
Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Examining why the Cavaliers continue to struggle to defend the three-point line Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson wasn’t pleased with his team’s defense a day after their 120-117 loss to the Boston Celtics earlier this week. “[A] little bit like youth soccer,” Atkinson said of his team’s defensive performance. … [Read more...] about Cavs defensive breakdown: Defense is a ‘little bit like youth soccer’