Pistons HC JB Bickerstaff Calls Out Refs Over Controversial No-Call in Final Seconds
JB Bickerstaff did not hold back when addressing the controversial no-call decision during his post-game press conference.

JB Bickerstaff did not hold back when addressing the controversial no-call decision during his post-game press conference.

Detroit Pistons fans were cursing Tony Brothers’ name during Wednesday’s game. The Cleveland Cavaliers took a 3-2 lead in their second-round series against the Pistons with a 117-113 victory in Game 5. Cleveland needed overtime to knock off Detroit at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. and move to within one win of making the … The post Cavs benefit from a controversial no-call by Tony Brothers in Game 5 win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Much of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ rediscovered offensive flow against the Detroit Pistons stemmed from a shift in mindset, but it was also due to a tweak in the schematics. Getting the ball to Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley in a two-man game was a high priority for James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cavs, but […] The post How 1 sneaky adjustment helped Cavs’ stars save season in Game 3 vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

This Cleveland Cavaliers team knows the gravity of the task that is ahead of them. They are up against a ticking clock as far as their title-contending hopes go, although the performance they put up in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Detroit Pistons doesn’t provide much confidence in that respect. […] The post Cavs most to blame for Game 1 loss to Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons may be without one of their key players in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.

Cavaliers ride James Harden’s Game 7 heroics into the playoffs round 2 clash against the 60-win Pistons, who struggled in round 1 despite dominant regular season form.

Donovan Mitchell clarified his interaction with Dennis Schroder, stressing accountability as the Cavaliers advanced with a Game 7 win over the Raptors.

Jarrett Allen Joined Nikola Jokic in NBA history after the Cavaliers' Game 7 win over the Raptors.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are moving on in the NBA playoffs after defeating the Toronto Raptors 114-102 in Game 7 at Rocket Arena. Besides showering Jarrett Allen with a ton of praise, the Cavs as a whole tipped their cap to their adversaries after a grueling first-round series, starting with Kenny Atkinson. “Before we start, I […] The post Kenny Atkinson, Cavs tip cap to Raptors after grueling series: ‘Gave us all we could handle’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cleveland held firm and sealed the series with a 114–102 victory over the Raptors to advance to the next level.

The Cavaliers defeated the Raptors in Game 7 to advance in the playoffs.

The Cleveland Cavaliers stepped on the gas in the second half to beat the Toronto Raptors, 114-102, in Game 7 of their first-round series in the playoffs at a jampacked Rocket Arena on Sunday. Cleveland erected a double-digit lead in the closing minutes of the third period to gain control of the contest. While the […] The post Cavs defend home court with emphatic Game 7 win vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cleveland Cavaliers squandered a prime opportunity to close out their first-round series Friday night, falling 112–110 to the Toronto Raptors on an RJ Barrett buzzer-beater in Game 6. What should have been a decisive finish instead sends the series back to Cleveland for a Game 7 on Sunday, shifting both pressure and momentum at […] The post 3 Cavs most responsible for Game 6 OT loss to Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Draymond Green is looking to add to his lengthy list of enemies. The Golden State Warriors veteran Green made some waves this week with his comments about the Cleveland Cavaliers on the latest episode of his self-titled podcast. In particular, Green targeted Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen for being “soft.” “Jarrett Allen seems to get … The post Draymond Green calls out 1 NBA All-Star as ‘soft’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The Cleveland Cavaliers watched NBA Playoffs history unfold Sunday. But the wrong kind that swung towards the Toronto Raptors’ way. Toronto shot a dismal 32% yet still beat the Cavs. Defense certainly became the them inside Scotiabank Arena. Cleveland even bottled the Raptors to an atrocious 13.3% from the perimeter. Plus swatted five blocks on […] The post Cavaliers most to blame for hideous Game 4 loss to Raptors to tie series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Collin Murray-Boyles, and the Toronto Raptors lit up the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen understand the assignment for Game 4. Not only do the Cavs have to play with force, but they also have to turn up the heat defensively. “I think we have our coverages […] The post Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen detail how Cavs can better fend off Scottie Barnes, Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

For three quarters, the Cleveland Cavaliers looked like a team in control of its destiny. By the final buzzer, though, they looked like a team unraveling under pressure. Game 3 in Toronto was a 22-point statement that exposed Cleveland’s most fragile tendencies. This was supposed to be the game that buried the Raptors. Instead, it […] The post Cavs most to blame for ugly 22-point Game 3 loss to Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Up two games on their opponents in their first-round NBA playoff series, the Cleveland Cavaliers are still building and adjusting on the fly against the Toronto Raptors. Part of that process is Jaylon Tyson learning life in the postseason, which has come with its ups and downs, but Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson and Jarrett […] The post Why Cavs think Jaylon Tyson is ‘due’ for breakout NBA playoff moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

April is when sharp managers get ahead of the market. The 2026-27 fantasy basketball undervalued players conversation is not about who finished strong. It is about who is being discounted right now. Narrative gets loud this time of year. Small samples. Injuries. Role confusion. All of it creates ...

The Cleveland Cavaliers are blocking out the noise. As the remaining core members of the team’s past iterations that have fallen short of their NBA playoff goals, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen are equipped to handle the ebbs and flows that come with the postseason. Kenny Atkinson and his guys are aware of […] The post Cavs’ internal motivation is far greater than outside noise: ‘Pressure is exciting’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Almost one year ago, Donovan Mitchell sat in the middle of the media room at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ practice facility in Independence, Ohio. As reporters and videographers watched on to the All-Star guard’s exit interview after a premature bump from the NBA playoffs at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, he glanced at the television. […] The post Donovan Mitchell, Cavs using last year’s hurt to fuel NBA playoff, championship chase appeared first on ClutchPoints.

According to Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, there will be no restrictions for Jarrett Allen despite his bothersome right knee tendinitis that flared up at the beginning of March. The 27-year-old center hasn’t played since the team’s meeting with the Atlanta Hawks on April 8, but this week-and-a-half of time to ramp up before […] The post Cavs’ Jarrett Allen makes candid admission about ailing knee before NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA regular season is over, and many teams are already looking to the offseason and how they will tweak their rosters. In the modern era of basketball, the trade market is of frequent use by all teams, and specifically, stars are dealt more often than ever before. Even after a busy trade deadline, there […] The post NBA trade targets: Best players likely on the block during 2026 offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will close their regular season without Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, and more. Unsurprisingly, in Game 82 against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena, the Cavs have elected to hold out the majority of the rotation to save their legs in anticipation of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Along with […] The post Why Cavs are holding out Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, 7 others in season finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.
