CLEVELAND (AP) — J.B. Bickerstaff won and still lost his job. J.B. Bickerstaff (AP) He dragged the Cleveland Cavaliers through some turbulent seasons, getting them back to the playoffs and deeper into the postseason than they’ve been without LeBron James on the roster in more than 30 years. It...
BOSTON (AP) — Al Horford wanted to savor the moment. With play stopped and the Celtics’ victory no longer in doubt, Horford turned in the direction of the sideline, walked a few paces, stopped and extended his hands overhead, bringing an already raucous TD Garden crowd to its feet in applause....
CLEVELAND (AP) — Even when it's supposed to be somewhat easy, the Boston Celtics have a weird way of making things hard. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, drives against Cleveland Cavaliers forwards Dean Wade and Evan Mobley, left, during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA...
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, Jaylen Brown added 28 and the Boston Celtics looked more like themselves after stumbling at home, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 106-93, on Saturday night, May 11, in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Boston Celtics...
BOSTON (AP) — Donovan Mitchell banked in a 3-pointer from a few steps beyond the top of the arc and could only shrug as he backpedaled back on defense. He followed with two baskets in the lane to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a 16-point lead. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell shoots as...
BOSTON (AP) — When Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum have it going, it usually means good things for the Boston Celtics. This postseason, it’s also been opening up the floor —- and the 3-point line —- for Derrick White. That’s added a new layer to a team that was already the one to beat in the...
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell brought redemption and relief to himself and the Cavaliers. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell shoots between Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony and center Moritz Wagner in the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, May...
ORLANDO (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Orlando Magic overcome Donovan Mitchell’s 50 points and hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers, 103-96, on Friday night, May 3, to force a decisive Game 7 in their first-round NBA playoff series. Orlando Magic...
ORLANDO (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 24 points and the Orlando Magic handed Cleveland the worst playoff loss in franchise history, winning 121-83 on Thursday night, April 25, to cut the Cavaliers’ lead to 2-1 in their Eastern Conference first-round...
Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points, Jarrett Allen had 20 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Orlando Magic, 96-86, on Monday night, April 22, to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference series. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell shoots against Orlando Magic...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 23 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter, James Harden added 22 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-118 on Sunday, April 7, for their 50th victory. Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George, right, shoots past Cleveland...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell will be sidelined for at least a week after undergoing surgery on Tuesday, March 19, to repair a broken nose, the NBA team announced. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (AFP) The 27-year-old US star suffered the nasal fracture...
