CLEVELAND CAVALIERS NEWS
Celtics Clamp Down on Cavaliers Again to Take 2-0 Series Lead
Ray Allen broke out of a seven-quarter scoring drought with 16 points to help the Celtics beat the Cavaliers 89-73 on Thursday to take a 2-0 eries lead. - Read More...
Cavaliers Look to Rebound From Game 1 Loss to Celtics
In the AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Brian Windhorst writes "it has been seven months and 89 games, but as the Cavaliers prepared for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics, they were going back to the basics from training camp. After reviewing the game video, Cavs coach Mike Brown said some of the team's standard offensive principles of ball movement and of general rotation broke down in the 76-72 loss in Game 1. It was surprising considering that the Cavs have been running the same plays for months and, in Game 6 against the Washington Wizards, displayed some of the best movement and execution all season. That is what the pressure of the playoffs and rough defense from the Celtics' can do to ruin comfort zones.? - Read More...
James: No Repeat of Woeful Game 1 Performance
LeBron James says he won't miss baskets like he did in the series opener between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics. Neither, James believes, will Paul Pierce or Ray Allen. - Read More...
Celtics Shut Down James, Beat Cavs in Game 1
Kevin Garnett scored 28 points and LeBron James couldn't make a basket down the stretch as the Boston Celtics eked out a 76-72 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals. - Read More...
LIVE: Celtics, Cavs clashing in Game 1
The Cavaliers and Celtics are locked in a close, defensive battle in the Eastern Conference semis. Follow Game 1 LIVE here.
Pizza chain apologizes for 'crybaby' LeBron shirt
Papa John's Pizza issued an apology to Cleveland and the Cavaliers for making T-shirts with LeBron James' number and the word "crybaby" under it. - Read More...
Celtics Put Away Hawks to Advance to Second Round
The Boston Celtics turned back the pesky Atlanta Hawks with a 99-65 victory Sunday in Game 7 of their playoff series, earning a second-round matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. - Read More...
Cavs close out Wizards behind James' triple-double
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown could think of just one word to describe the performance of his superstar LeBron James Friday ...
NBA suspends Songaila for 1 game
Washington Wizards reserve forward Darius Songaila has been suspended one game for striking Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James in the face with his hand, and will sit out Friday night's Game 6 of the playoff series. Songaila hit James in the first period of Washington's 88-87 win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday in Game 5. The suspension was announced Friday by NBA executive vice president Stu Jackson.
Wizards win Game 5, stay alive
In a contentious series, the Wizards will live to battle the Cavaliers again, thanks to Caron Butler's game-winning shot in Game 5.
LIVE: Cavs, Wizards in Game 5
It's been a contentious series and a feisty Game 5 so far as the Cavaliers try to knock out the Wizards. Follow it LIVE right here.
Cavs One Win Away From Eliminating Wizards
In the WASHINGTON POST, Michael Lee writes "LeBron James hasn't engaged in much talk with the Washington Wizards during this best-of-seven series. His only comment that could be interpreted as bulletin board material came after his Cleveland Cavaliers took a 3-1 lead on Sunday. James was asked if the Wizards had any chance of coming back to win, and he answered, ?No.' The Cavaliers are one victory from ending the Wizards' season for the third year in a row with Game 5 set for 6 p.m. Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena. James, who is averaging 29.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists this series, is confident that it is not a matter of if but when Cleveland will eliminate the Wizards." - Read More...
Cavs edge out Wizards
LeBron James scored 34 and Delonte West added another 21 points as the Cavaliers beat the Wizards on West's clutch 3-pointer. Hear from Cleveland after going up 3-1 in the series.
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Delonte West's 3-pointer with 5.4 seconds left was the game winner as the Cavaliers took a 3-1 series lead over Washington.
Arenas expects to play in Game 4 for Wizards
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is optimistic he will play in Sunday's Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, although the latest setback with his knee means his role could be more limited. Arenas started and played only 10 minutes in Washington's Game 3 victory Thursday night. He limped off the court in the second quarter and did not return.
Wizards Dominate Cavaliers in Game 3
DeShawn Stevenson and Caron Butler found their games and LeBron James could not locate his as the Washington Wizards pounded the Cleveland Cavaliers, 108-72, in Game 3 of teir Eastern Conference first-round series Thursday night. - Read More...
Arenas re-injures knee in Game 3 vs. Cavaliers
Gilbert Arenas was listed in the starting lineup Thursday night for the Wizards, who needed a spark after going down 0-2 in their playoff series against the Cavaliers. - Read More...
No suspension for Wiz's Haywood on LeBron foul
Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood was so steamed over his lack of playing time in last year's playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers that he left the court before the final game was over and removed the nameplate above his locker. - Read More...
Cavs clock tense Wizards, roar to 2-0 series edge
LeBron James scored 30 points, Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 16, and the Cleveland Cavaliers played their best game in months, blowing ...
Arenas expected to play Game 2 with wrist sprain
Washington guard Gilbert Arenas is expected to play in Game 2 of the Wizards' series against the Cavaliers on Monday night despite a sprained right wrist. - Read More...
James Leads Cavaliers Past Wizards in Game 1
LeBron James scored 32 points, making two tough shots in traffic down the stretch as the Cleveland Cavaliers opened the NBA playoffs with an intense 93-86 win over Washington on Saturday. - Read More...
Wizards close to full strength vs. Cavaliers
The Washington Wizards, who lost 225 man-games due to injuries this season, had a full contingent on the floor Thursday for their first practice in preparation for the opening-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Those taking part included Caron Butler, who sat out the final three games of the regular season with a bruised right knee, DeShawn Stevenson, who has been bothered by a sore back, and Gilbert Arenas, who has been coming off the bench since returning from knee surgery.
Pavlovic out with ankle sprain
Cavaliers swingman Sasha Pavlovic will miss at least the first round of the playoffs with a sprained ankle. Pavlovic injured his left ankle in the third quarter of Monday night's 91-90 win at Philadelphia. He's expected to miss two to three weeks. It's been a lost year for Pavlovic, who started the season with a contract holdout, missed 23 games with a sprained left foot, was benched recently and had just returned to the starting lineup in place of the struggling Wally Szczerbiak.
Cavs' Pavlovic Out Two-to-Three Weeks With Ankle Sprain
Cavaliers swingman Sasha Pavlovic will miss at least the first round of the playoffs with a sprained ankle. - Read More...
LeBron Hopes for More Than Just Scoring Title
In the AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Brian Windhorst writes "in a few days, LeBron James will probably become the first Cavaliers player in history to win the NBA scoring title. Since scoring is the most resonant basketball statistic, James' win in that category probably will be celebrated in many corners. When he retires, it will be listed among his career accomplishments. Taken with some perspective, however, his averaging so many points actually might be a failure.? - Read More...
Fans flock to Papa John's for 23-cent pizzas
Maybe Cleveland Cavaliers fans can hope for cheap gas if an oil company insults All-Star LeBron James. Lines were so long Thursday at some of the 86 Papa John's stores offering a large, one-topping pizza for 23 cents that police stood nearby to make sure people didn't get unruly. The Louisville, Ky.-based company agreed to the offer after a franchisee in Washington, D.C., made T-shirts calling star LeBron James a "crybaby.
James, Cavs seek new look on offense against Celtics
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers said a portion of Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers reminded him of the defensive-minded ...
LeBron can't get it done in Game 1
How did the Celtics edge the Cavaliers in Game 1? Blame LeBron James' miserable night in Boston, Jeff Goodman says.
KG, Celtics overcome Cavs in Game 1
The Cavaliers had a chance to beat the Celtics in Game 1, but LeBron James couldn't get it done down the stretch in Boston.
Pizza chain apologizes for T-shirts making fun of LeBron
Papa John's Pizza issued an apology to Cleveland and the Cavaliers for making T-shirts with LeBron James' number and the word ...
CSKA Moscow beats Maccabi Tel Aviv for title
CSKA Moscow has won its sixth Euroleague basketball championship after beating Maccabi Tel Aviv 91-77 Sunday. It was CSKA's second final win over Maccabi in two years to trail only Real Madrid in championships. Madrid has eight titles. Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Trajan Langdon led the Russian champions with 21 points. A 10-point run at the start of the fourth quarter gave Moscow the gap it needed to beat its Israeli rivals.
James' Triple-Double Helps Cavs Eliminate Wizards
LeBron James' third career playoff triple-double helped the Cavaliers beat the Wizards 105-88 on Friday night to end their contentious first round series in six games. - Read More...
Wizards reserve suspended for smacking LeBron
Wizards reserve forward Darius Songaila has been suspended one game for striking Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James in the face with his hand, - Read More...
Washington's Darius Songaila Suspended
Washington Wizards forward Darius Songaila has received a one game suspension without pay for striking Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James in the face with his hand, it was announced today by Stu Jackson. - Read More...
Arenas Ends Season, Bowing to Bone Bruise and Poor Performance
Gilbert Arenas ended his season moments before the Wizards faced an elimination game in their first-round playoff series against the Cavaliers. - Read More...
Arenas says he's done for season
Gilbert Arenas says he won't play again this season because of problems with his surgically repaired knee. Arenas announced the decision Wednesday just before Game 5 of the Washington Wizards' first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The three-time All-Star missed the past two days of practice then decided along with the team trainer that he would not play again this season.
In new role, Cavaliers' West is a breakout star
Delonte West was seldom mentioned in the buzz following the Cleveland Cavaliers' three-way swap before the NBA trading deadline ...
West's 3 Lifts Cavs Over Wizards in Game 4
LeBron James had 34 points and 12 rebounds, and dished the ball to Delonte West for a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 5.4 seconds left Sunday, helping the Cavaliers get past the Wizards 100-97 to take a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven series. - Read More...
Arenas hoping to play Game 4 despite gimpy knee
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is optimistic he will play in Sunday's Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, although the latest setback with his knee means his role could be more limited. - Read More...
Arenas hurts knee again after return to starting lineup
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas, starting for the first time since November, left the game after injuring his surgically repaired knee in the first half Thursday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Arenas walked off the court late in the first half of the Wizards' 108-72 victory with an obvious limp. He has a bone bruise and possibly a pinched nerve in his left knee and is listed as day-to-day. Coach Eddie Jordan said Arenas will have therapy on the knee.
Stern: Ejection for foul on LeBron was 'good call'
NBA commissioner David Stern said he agreed with the decision to eject Brendan Haywood for a hard foul on LeBron James in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series between the Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers. - Read More...
Haywood avoids suspension over hard foul
Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood was so steamed over his lack of playing time in last year's playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers that he left the court before the final game was over and removed the nameplate above his locker. In this year's rematch, Haywood has very much made a name for himself. In highlight shows across the land, he's The Man Who Shoved LeBron James. "I've been criticized normally for not fouling," Haywood said. "This is actually different ground for me.
James-Led Cavaliers Throttle Wizards
LeBron James scored 30 points, Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 16, and the Cavaliers played their best game in months, blowing out Arenas and Co. 116-86 to take a 2-0 lead in an opening-round playoff series. - Read More...
Wizards' Arenas to Play in Game 2 Despite Sore Wrist
Washington guard Gilbert Arenas is expected to play in Game 2 of the Wizards' series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night despite a sprained right wrist. Arenas scored 24 points in the opener, but apparently hurt his wrist in the fourth quarter. - Read More...
Arenas expected to play with sore wrist
Washington guard Gilbert Arenas is expected to play in Game 2 of the Wizards' series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night despite a sprained right wrist. Arenas scored 24 points in the opener, but apparently hurt his wrist in the fourth quarter while fouling LeBron James. Arenas was already slowed by a surgically repaired knee. He participated in Monday's shootaround with a wrap on his wrist.
Wizards at Full Strength, Arenas Will Start Playoffs as Reserve
ESPN reports, "The Washington Wizards, who lost 225 man-games due to injuries this season, had a full contingent on the floor Thursday for their first practice in preparation for the opening-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Those taking part included Caron Butler, who sat out the final three games of the regular season with a bruised right knee, DeShawn Stevenson, who has been bothered by a sore back, and Gilbert Arenas, who has been coming off the bench since returning from knee surgery. Coach Eddie Jordan said only Arenas will be limited for Game 1 in Cleveland on Saturday. - Read More...
Wiz near full strength; Arenas will come off bench
The Washington Wizards, who lost 225 man-games due to injuries this season, had a full contingent on the floor Thursday for their first practice in preparation for the opening-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. - Read More...
Cavs' Pavlovic to miss at least playoffs' first round
Cavaliers swingman Sasha Pavlovic will miss at least the first round of the playoffs with a sprained ankle. - Read More...
Brown's Free Throws Lift Cavs to 91-90 Win Over 76ers
Devin Brown sank two free throws with 0.2 seconds left after Philadelphia was brought back from the locker room and the game seemingly over to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 91-90 win over the 76ers on Monday night. - Read More...
Gibson, West Lead Cavaliers to 84-76 Win Over Heat
Daniel Gibson made a 3-pointer and three straight free throws early in the fourth quarter to give Cleveland some cushion and the Cavaliers moved closer to the East's No. 4 seed with an 84-76 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday night. - Read More...