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Why Pistons will take down Cavs in 7 games after epic 3-1 comeback in 2026 NBA Playoffs

There is palpable relief on the Detroit Pistons’ bench and in their locker room. The Pistons were pushed to the limit by the upstart Orlando Magic and were forced to go seven games before the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed finally asserted themselves and eliminated their opponents. The feeling in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ locker room […] The post Why Pistons will take down Cavs in 7 games after epic 3-1 comeback in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell said about ex-coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s Pistons ahead of playoff showdown

Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell addressed facing his former head coach, JB Bickerstaff, and the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Cavs defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 to advance to the second round of the playoffs. Bickerstaff is in his second season with the Pistons after four seasons as head coach […] The post What Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell said about ex-coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s Pistons ahead of playoff showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kenny Atkinson, Cavs tip cap to Raptors after grueling series: ‘Gave us all we could handle’

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.

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Kenny Atkinson thankful for home court advantage for Game 7 vs. Raptors

On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers lost Game 6 of the first round 112-110 in OT to the Toronto Raptors. Despite that, they will possess home-court advantage for Game 7 on Sunday at Rocket Arena. After the game, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson saw the good in the loss, per the Cleveland Cavaliers. “I thought we […] The post Kenny Atkinson thankful for home court advantage for Game 7 vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why James Harden, Evan Mobley insist Cavs’ offensive success will resurface vs. Raptors

Despite back-to-back turnover-heavy, ugly performances north of the border, the Cleveland Cavaliers are confident in their offense against the Toronto Raptors going into Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series. James Harden and Evan Mobley shared that it was tough to watch the Cavs’ film from Sunday, but they also learned what to expect, […] The post Why James Harden, Evan Mobley insist Cavs’ offensive success will resurface vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Mike Brown, Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson feeling heat amid playoff setbacks

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, with all eight first round matchups still going, and only the Oklahoma City Thunder still eligible to pull off a possible sweep of their series against the Phoenix Suns. The pressure is mounting for several coaches across the NBA, particularly in the Eastern Conference, where there are multiple […] The post NBA rumors: Mike Brown, Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson feeling heat amid playoff setbacks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen detail how Cavs can better fend off Scottie Barnes, Raptors

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.

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Why Cavs think Jaylon Tyson is ‘due’ for breakout NBA playoff moment

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.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Announce Notable Injury News Before Raptors Game

On Thursday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be in Canada to play the Toronto Raptors for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.The Cavs have a 2-0 lead in the series after taking both games at home.Most recently, they won by a score of 115-105.Donovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points.Cleveland Cavaliers Announce Notable […] The post Cleveland Cavaliers Announce Notable Injury News Before Raptors Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson credits Cleveland for overcoming Raptors punches in Game 2

The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially in the driver’s seat. After a hard-fought 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, the Cavs hold a commanding 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series. While the final score looks relatively comfortable, head coach Kenny Atkinson made it clear that this win was anything but easy. […] The post Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson credits Cleveland for overcoming Raptors punches in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs ‘stars’ Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley get Game 2 props from Kenny Atkinson

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the 2026 NBA playoffs with only one goal in mind: to get over the hump. So far, so good — they’ve taken the first two games of their first-round matchup against the Toronto Raptors, taking a 2-0 series lead after earning a 115-105 victory on Monday night. While the series is […] The post Cavs ‘stars’ Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley get Game 2 props from Kenny Atkinson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs’ internal motivation is far greater than outside noise: ‘Pressure is exciting’

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.

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Why the Cavs’ 52 wins with 41 different starting lineups bodes well for NBA playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers closed the 2025-26 campaign with their 41st starting lineup on Sunday, meaning they played literally half of their games with a different first five. In spite of that, the Cavs finished the regular season with a 52-30 record as the fourth seed in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. “Just persevering through the struggles,” […] The post Why the Cavs’ 52 wins with 41 different starting lineups bodes well for NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Cavs are holding out Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, 7 others in season finale

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.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Make Jarrett Allen Announcement Before Jazz Game

On Monday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be in Salt Lake City to play the Utah Jazz.The Cavs are coming off a 149-128 victory over the Miami Heat.Jarrett Allen made his return to action, finishing with 18 points, ten rebounds and one block while shooting 8/10 from the field in 18 minutes of playing time.Cleveland […] The post Cleveland Cavaliers Make Jarrett Allen Announcement Before Jazz Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Is Jarrett Allen playing tonight? Cavs vs. Heat injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been cruising down the stretch of the regular season, but they’ve also been facing teams that are fighting for their playoff lives at this point. The Miami Heat is one of those teams, as they recently beat the Cavs a few nights ago, and they have a rematch set for later […] The post Is Jarrett Allen playing tonight? Cavs vs. Heat injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kenny Atkinson shreds Cavs’ defense, calls upon team leaders to step up

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on a four-game winning streak, and Donovan Mitchell and James Harden combined for 66 points in their latest win, but Kenny Atkinson made it a point to call out team-wide defensive shortcomings after the Cavs’ 136-131 victory over the Orlando Magic. It’s the fourth occurrence in the last two weeks in […] The post Kenny Atkinson shreds Cavs’ defense, calls upon team leaders to step up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs get positive Jarrett Allen injury update amid 8-game absence

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson provided an update on Jarrett Allen’s status on Tuesday, ahead of the Wine and Gold’s meeting with the Orlando Magic to tip off a three-game homestand, indicating significant progress. “He’s ramped it up in the last few days, so trending positive,” Atkinson said. “I watched him yesterday on the […] The post Cavs get positive Jarrett Allen injury update amid 8-game absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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