Down by as much as 13 points against the Rockets, the Cavs found a defensive spark in their zone-based scheme from big man Jarrett Allen.
With the Cavaliers down two points, Darius Garland, their potential All-Star guard and 90 percent free-throw shooter, sat alone at the line with the chance to give Cleveland the lead. Even if he failed to make all three free throws, Cleveland, via a Flagrant One on the Rockets, would have the ball with a chance to seal the game.
Jarrett Allen's rebound Over looks awfully appetizing on this Friday night based on the matchup with the Sixers and the injury situation in Cleveland. That and more in Andrew Caley's three-pack of NBA props for this evening.
Cleveland looks to stop its three-game slide when the Cleveland Cavaliers take on Detroit. Monday's meeting is the first this season between the squads.
After going 14-27 on the road in the 2023-24 season, a big part of the breakthrough for the Rockets in 2024-25 has been their performance away from Houston. The Rockets are currently 14-6 in road games,
We’re back with a betting prediction and pick for this upcoming NBA slate as we take a look at this next cross-conference matchup between two powerhouses in the East and West. The Houston Rockets (29-14) will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-8) as the two sides meet for back-to-back games and finish their season series.
In a rematch of Wednesday’s thriller, Jarrett Allen and the Cavs (36-8) will attempt to get some revenge on Alperen Sengun and the Rockets (29-14).
One player who Sam Vecenie of The Athletic believes is a "best fit " for the Cavaliers is Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams. Williams is averaging just 5.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists this season while shooting 69 percent from the floor.
It's Mitchell's sixth straight All-Star appearance and second career starting nod, both of which have come with the Cavs.
The Cleveland Cavs learned they have an All-Star starter. Will their wish for the other members of the core four to join Donovan Mitchell be granted?
Led by a 23-point triple-double from Amen Thompson on elite efficiency, the Rockets (30-14) beat Cleveland (36-9) for a second time in four nights.
Shams Charania cautions the Lakers against ignoring Anthony Davis' trade demands as he pushes for frontcourt help to chase another title.