The Cleveland Cavaliers were 15-0 heading into their matchup with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, they suffered their first loss by the score of 120-117. Still, they own the NBA’s best record, and that would make superstar Donovan Mitchell the best player on the best team. So does Mitchell have a chance at winning the MVP come the spring? Does Donovan … [Read more...] about Does Donovan Mitchell Have a Chance at the MVP?
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Kenny Smith Believes Cavs Can Win the Championship This Year
Kenny Smith is one of the rare players who have been on a championship team that won 15 games out of the gate. His Houston Rockets did in the 1993-94 season, showing signs of things to come for the franchise. That year, the Rockets won their first title, and Smith believes the Cavs can do the same. On the last episode of Inside the NBA, The Jet discussed how the 1993-94 Rockets … [Read more...] about Kenny Smith Believes Cavs Can Win the Championship This Year
Kenny Atkinson Replicating Nets ‘Secret Sauce’ on the Cavaliers
Kenny Atkinson’s coaching career has always revolved around maximizing talent and fostering a winning culture. Kenny Atkinson’s success with the Brooklyn Nets serves as a blueprint for what he’s now achieving with the Cleveland Cavaliers. After less than half a season as the Cavs’ head coach, the results speak volumes. Kenny Atkinson Replicating Nets ‘Secret Sauce’ on the … [Read more...] about Kenny Atkinson Replicating Nets ‘Secret Sauce’ on the Cavaliers
Cavs Coach Takes Blame for Celtics Loss
The Cavs’ perfect season has come to an end. Inevitably, Cleveland will not go 82-0, nor will they break the Golden State Warriors record for best start to a season. The defending champion Boston Celtics held off the Cavs in a thrilling 120-117 NBA Cup game. After the game, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson blamed himself for the result. Cavs Coach Takes Blame for Celtics … [Read more...] about Cavs Coach Takes Blame for Celtics Loss
Cavs vs. Pelicans preview and gamethread
Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images The Cavaliers, fresh off their first loss of the season, look to turn the page against the Pelicans. The Boston Celtics proved that the Cavaliers are mortal after all. Now can the team show the mental toughness to pull out a win 24 hours later? Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (15-1) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (4-11) Where: Rocket Mortgage … [Read more...] about Cavs vs. Pelicans preview and gamethread