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’
Mavs vs Nugs Watch Party
Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images Tony and Jackson will watch two MVP candidates face off. Join Fear the Sword for a live watch party on Playback as the Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks square off at 10 pm Eastern. Tony Pesta and Jackson Flickinger will host. This matchup promises to be good with all-world talents going head-to-head. Nikola Jokic recorded an … [Read more...] about Mavs vs Nugs Watch Party
Atkinson wants Garland to keep being aggressive like he did vs. Celtics: ‘I was proud of you’
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Atkinson liked Garland kept shooting even though they weren’t falling in Boston. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland had the worst shooting performance of his career in Tuesday’s loss to the Boston Celtics. He went 3-21 from the field, 0-6 from three, and just couldn’t establish any kind of rhythm all night. The … [Read more...] about Atkinson wants Garland to keep being aggressive like he did vs. Celtics: ‘I was proud of you’