The best of the NBA is back to New Orleans for the All-Star Weekend for the second time in four seasons. All-Star Game tip-off will be Sunday, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Eastern Conference: Starters: Kyrie Irving, DeMar DeRozan, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler. Reserves: Isaiah Thomas, John Wall, Carmelo Anthony (in replacement …
Read More »No Love In Cleveland
The Cleveland Cavaliers cannot catch a break recently as the injury bug has bitten the defending champs hard. Following their 125-109 win over the Denver Nuggets Sunday, Kevin Love complained of soreness, which resulted in an immediate MRI. The results detected a “loose body” in his left knee. Love then …
Read More »How Does the Serge Ibaka Trade Shake Things Up In the NBA Eastern Conference?
Within one day, the dynamics of the Eastern Conference in the NBA might have shifted. First, the Cleveland Cavaliers – heavy favorites to win and make it out of the Eastern Conference playoffs en route to LeBron James’ seventh straight NBA finals appearance – are now facing problematic injuries. Already without guards J.R. Smith and …
Read More »Golden State Defend Home Turf in Rematch
Warriors Briefly Escape Ghost of Final’s Past The Golden State Warriors got their revenge against the Cleveland Cavaliers last night in their second regular season match up of the season. The Warriors cruised to the end of the game with a 35-point lead over their Eastern Conference counterparts. The teams …
Read More »Cavaliers Reign Continues
The Cleveland Cavaliers (14-5) are currently leading the Eastern Conference, coming off last year’s miracle season ending a 52-year title drought. LeBron James looks to become the fourth player ever to lead two different teams to two consecutive titles. James has a star-studded team that includes Kyrie Irving and Kevin …
Read More »Cavs Ready for New Season as Defending Champions
As the NBA launches a new season Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers will still be celebrating last season’s championship before their first game. Their new banner will be unveiled and a ring will be placed on their finger, all in front of the New York Knicks’ jealous eyes. It may be time to …
Read More »Cavaliers Complete Improbable Comeback; Cleveland’s First Major Sports Title Since 1964
After falling down 3-1 in the series against the Golden State Warriors, the Cleveland Cavaliers won three straight games to become the first team since 1978 to come from behind 3-1 in a NBA Finals series. With the 93-89 win, the Cavaliers handed Cleveland their first major sports championship since …
Read More »Cavaliers Have Turned the NBA Finals Around
Last week, it looked like the Cleveland Cavaliers were done. They were down 3-1 in the NBA Finals versus the Golden State Warriors, and each of their three losses was by at least 10 points. Since then, the Cavs have rebounded, winning Games 5 and 6 to force a decisive Game …
Read More »NBA Finals Game 6, Cavs Look to Stay Alive
The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers are set up for Game 6 action of the NBA Finals Thursday in Cleveland. The Warriors lead the series 3-2 as Cleveland looks to end a 52-year title drought that has plagued the city. The last title came from the Cleveland Browns pre-Super Bowl …
Read More »Cleveland Closes Gap in Game 5
The Cleveland Cavaliers are still alive in the NBA Finals after defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 last night 112-97. Cleveland handed Golden State just its fourth defeat in the Oracle Arena and denied the Warriors back-to-back titles, for now. With this win the Cavs closed the gap …
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