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The New York Knicks needed someone to step up in Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland limited Jalen Brunson to 19 points, but Josh Hart stepped up with 26 points to help New York secure a 109-93 win on May 21 at Madison Square Garden. Hart went 10-for-21 from the field and 5-for-11 from […] The post Knicks HC Doesn’t Hold Back on Josh Hart’s Game 2 Performance appeared first on HEAVY.
The Cavaliers are heading back to Cleveland facing another 2-0 deficit after a 109-93 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night. Head coach Kenny Atkinson did not sound surprised by the outcome afterward, pointing directly to the Cavaliers inability to make perimeter shots as the […] The post Cavaliers HC Kenny Atkinson doesn’t sound shocked at Game 2 result based on 1 dreadful stat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks held down home-court advantage following their 109-93 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 21 at Madison Square Garden. Moreover, Jalen Brunson put on his facilitator hat to push the Knicks to a 2-0 series lead as the series heads to Cleveland. Brunson played 40 minutes and recorded 19 points while […] The post Cavs HC Gets Blunt on Jalen Brunson in Knicks’ Game 2 Win appeared first on HEAVY.
The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves in a familiar spot; for the second consecutive series, they are down 2-0 after losing the first two games on the road. However, the difference is that the Cavs are no longer facing a Detroit Pistons team that relies so much on Cade Cunningham to do everything. They are now […] The post Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson blames lack of ‘juice’ for Game 2 letdown vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have found themselves in a precarious situation after losing to the New York Knicks, 109-93, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. The Cavaliers tried to rally multiple times in the second half, but the Knicks were just too locked in, especially with the raucous […] The post Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson tips his cap to Jalen Brunson after Game 2 domination appeared first on ClutchPoints.
No second-guessing his decision to stick with the veteran despite his issues defending Jalen Brunson.
Kenny Atkinson called it “devastating.” No, not the Eastern Conference finals opener, in which his Cavaliers blew a late 22-point lead to the Knicks.
If Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson isn’t capable of making adjustments during the game, then ESPN Cleveland radio host Tony Rizzo would consider making an adjustment at head coach. James Harden and Donovan Mitchell have taken some of the blame for blowing a 22-point fourth-quarter lead in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the…
After Game 1 collapse against the Knicks, Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson says he won’t consider benching James Harden.
Cleveland’s collapse in Game 1 was not only about missed shots. It was about an offense that became too easy for New York to read late.
The Cleveland Cavaliers choked away a 22-point 4th quarter lead against the NY Knicks in game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, and James Harden’s defense is to blame. Throughout the 4th quarter, Harden was targeted by Jalen Brunson, and the Knicks’ offense and the veteran Cavs guard struggled to keep up. the Knicks comeback […] The post James Harden’s Terrible Defense ‘Targeted’ By Knicks, Leads To Cavs’ Epic Choke Job In 4th Quarter appeared first on BroBible.
Kenny Atkinson sounded like a man who had accepted his losing fate on Tuesday after his Cleveland Cavaliers blew a late lead to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavaliers led by as many as 22 points midway through the fourth quarter of what was at that point … The post Kenny Atkinson gave the most bizarre comments after Cavaliers’ choke job in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Cleveland Cavaliers must overcome a massive disadvantage in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. Its disadvantage has yet to be overcome by previous squads throughout the past two decades. According to NBA Prime’s broadcast, four of the last five teams that went through two Game 7s in the first two rounds […] The post Bad News Hit the Cavaliers As Knicks Get Advantage in Eastern Conference Finals appeared first on HEAVY.
Kenny Atkinson gets honest about how Donovan Mitchell's carry job with the Cavaliers sportingnews.com
The Cleveland Cavaliers' plan for James Harden may already be set heading into Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons. The post NBA Insider Reveals Cavaliers’ James Harden Plan Before Game 7 appeared first on HEAVY.
The Pistons and Cavaliers will meet on Sunday in Game 7, but the stakes go well beyond this year's playoffs. The post Cavaliers-Pistons Game 7: Monster Stakes Before Eastern Conference Finals appeared first on HEAVY.
Cleveland closed Game 5 on a 13-0 run, and the most useful part of that finish was not a surprise scoring binge. It was the…
The Cleveland Cavaliers are one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2018. Game 6 is at Rocket Arena against the Detroit Pistons, but a health concern has come up ahead of the potential series clincher.According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, both head coach Kenny Atkinson and guard Sam […] The post Cavaliers Illness Update Raises Concern Before Game 6 vs Pistons appeared first on HEAVY.
Kenny Atkinson unveils how different Cavs James Harden is from his Rockets, Nets self sportingnews.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
