The Cavaliers have lost three of their last five games and despite a new addition to the team in sharpshooter Kyle Korver, Cleveland hasn’t had enough time to get well acclimated with their new teammate, and it’s costing them. A second loss in back-to-back games Tuesday in Portland marked two weeks since the Cavs’ last practice on Dec. 28. Unlike Allen Iverson, Cleveland players think a few days of practice can help them get back to their winning ways.
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NBARecap: Jazz drown out Cavaliers anew
Gordon Hayward scored 28 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Jazz past the Cavaliers, 100-92. LeBron James scored 29 in the loss.
LeBron James, left, produced the goods for the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Warriors were downed by the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, but Stephen Curry top scored with 30 points to ensure they avoided back-to-back defeats, something that has not happened in 124 regular-season games. The Houston Rockets were inspired by James Harden’s 40 points in the 129-122 win over the Toronto Raptors, which was part of an impressive triple-double.
LeBron James, Cavaliers hold off Suns 120-116
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Phoenix.
Bickley: LeBron James shows Phoenix Suns, fans who is king
… and continued their string of strong performances at Talking Stick Resort Arena. It’s not unusual for local sports fans to support the visiting team. It was a weekly occurrence when the Cardinals played at Sun Devil Stadium, and a problem that still …
I Blame Russian Hackers
The NBA released the first round of fan-voting resultsfor the2017All-Star Game starters on Thursday, giving an early look at which players may be headed to New Orleans next month. Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James and Kyrie Irving received the most overall votes, while Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry lead all Western Conference players.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Skip Bayless Is Right About LeBron James
I would never write this if I didn’t believe it was true. When it comes to Skip Bayless, I look at him as an unofficial archenemy who takes a hot take to a new level.
Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Live Stream, How to Watch, Game Info
The last time the Chicago Bulls met up with the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James wore a full Chicago Cubs uniform to the United Center, Rajon Rondo had a triple-double, and the Bulls defeated the defending world champions, 111-105. Since that six-point win over James and the Cavaliers, the Bulls have gone 6-11, Rondo is completely out of the rotation , and the Bulls are barely clinging to the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference race where just about everyone not named the Sixers or Nets has a shot at the postseason.
James, Love help Cavs end 2016 with 121-109 win over Hornets
LeBron James and Kevin Love picked up much of the slack with Kyrie Irving sidelined by a hamstring injury. They got some help, too.
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” LeBron James scored 17 of his 32 points in the first quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-109 on Saturday night. Kevin Love added 28 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland, which played without Kyrie Irving after the point guard injured his right hamstring during Thursday’s 124-118 victory over Boston.
James, Love help Cavs end 2016 with 121-109 win over Hornets
LeBron James scored 17 of his 32 points in the first quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-109 on Saturday night. Kevin Love added 28 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland, who played without Kyrie Irving after the point guard injured his right hamstring during Thursday’s 124-118 victory over Boston.
As he turns 32, LeBron James savors ‘magical’ ride in 2016
James soared in his second season back in Cleveland , his homecoming was capped by an historic comeback in which he led the Cavaliers to an NBA title to ending the city’s 52-year sports championship drought. There was no stopping James this year.
The Real MVP: Why LeBron’s value can’t be measured
… – NBA Finals PPG 35.8 APG 8.8 RPG 13.3 >>1st to lead in all categories in Finals history ESPN reported from Elias Sports Bureau that LeBron accounted for 57.7 points per game in that series, whether that was his own buckets or assists. To put that …
LeBron’s block in The Finals is the play of 2016
… minutes. ASSOICIATED PRESS/ERIC RISBERG, FILE But if there’s one parallel between all the entries on this list of sports plays of the year for 2016, it’s this: They were all unexpected, and all teeming with drama. From the NBA Finals to the Rio …