The Cavaliers clinched a top-six spot in the Eastern Conference on Wednesday with a 112-107 win over the Heat (Twitter link). Even if Cleveland loses all of its remaining 20 games, the club would be guaranteed a playoff spot. While the Cavs were projected to be a playoff team in the East this season, no one expected them to be quite this good. As Joe Vardon of The Athletic … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Become First Team To Clinch Playoff Berth
And-Ones: Kerr, Traveling, Draft, Roberts
The Warriors rebounded on Monday from a Saturday loss to Philadelphia, getting back in the win column with a 119-101 victory in Charlotte. But head coach Steve Kerr had a bone to pick after the game, telling reporters that he believes NBA referees let far too many traveling violations go uncalled. “I don’t understand why we are not teaching our officials to call travel in this … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Kerr, Traveling, Draft, Roberts
LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell Named Players Of The Month
Lakers forward LeBron James has been named the Western Conference’s Player of the Month for games played in February, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). While it’s the 41st time in his decorated 22-year NBA career that James has earned the honor, it’s the first time he has done so since 2020. James’ Lakers went 10-2 in February, with the four-time MVP averaging 29.3 points, … [Read more...] about LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell Named Players Of The Month
Cavs’ Mobley, Blazers’ Camara Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has been named February’s Defensive Player of the Month for the Eastern Conference, while Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara has earned the honor in the Western Conference, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). Mobley joins teammate Donovan Mitchell, who was named Player of the Month in the East, as award winners for February after the Cavs won … [Read more...] about Cavs’ Mobley, Blazers’ Camara Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Cavs’ Ty Jerome Fined $25K For Criticizing Officiating
Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome was fined $25K by the NBA on Monday for public criticism of the officiating, the league announced in a press release (Twitter link). The comments that got Jerome in trouble came after the Cavaliers eked out a 133-129 overtime win against Portland on Sunday. The game featured a total of 53 fouls and 70 free throws between the two teams, far above their … [Read more...] about Cavs’ Ty Jerome Fined $25K For Criticizing Officiating