The talk leading up to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ game against the Houston Rockets centered on two trades the Cavs made in the span of three days. Excitement built with new shooting guard J.R. Smith making his wine and gold debut. But the Rockets were a rude guest on Wednesday night, beating the Cavs, 105-93. It […]
Cavaliers collapse, lose to 76ers 95-92
January 6, 2015 by
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Dion Waiters was smiling ear to ear as he prepared to make his fourth start of the season. Waiters was back in his hometown, with what he referred to as “countless” friends and family in attendance to watch him at the Wells Fargo Center. But Waiters was introduced with the starters […]
Hawks beat Cavaliers 109-101
December 31, 2014 by
The Cavaliers dropped their second consecutive game on Tuesday, but they didn’t do so without a fight. The Atlanta Hawks, possessing the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, had difficulties putting away the Cavaliers even though they were without LeBron James and Shawn Marion, who were nursing injuries. Atlanta pushed the lead to 17 two […]
Pistons whip Cavaliers 103-80
December 29, 2014 by
The Cavaliers defense and offense sputtered Sunday, allowing the struggling Detroit Pistons to invade The Q and leave with the 103-80 victory. With Kyrie Irving sitting out his second straight game nursing a bruised knee, Brandon Jennings torched backup point guards Matthew Dellavedova and AJ Price. Jennings spearheaded Detroit’s effort with 25 points on 10-of-18 […]
Heat beat Cavaliers 101-91 in LeBron’s return
December 26, 2014 by
Dwyane Wade and Luol Deng ruined LeBron James’ return to Miami by lifting the Miami Heat past the Cavaliers, 101-91, on Christmas Day. It was James’ first game in AmericanAirlines Arena since he lost to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the 2014 NBA Finals as a member of the Heat. Wade, with […]
Cavaliers beat Timberwolves 125-104
December 24, 2014 by
With a dominating third-quarter burst, the Cavaliers claimed a 125-104 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday night, but they lost their starting center in the process. Five minutes into the third quarter Anderson Varejao went down with an apparent left leg injury. He stayed on the floor for several minutes as his teammates hovered around […]
Cavaliers beat Grizzlies 105-91
December 22, 2014 by
LeBron James was in the giving spirit and Dion Waiters was in attack mode. Together it translated into the Cavaliers routing the Memphis Grizzlies, 105-91, at The Q on Sunday. James had nine assists at the half, illustrating how he was in the table-setting mood from the onset. He finished with 25 points and a […]
Hawks whip Cavaliers 127-98
December 18, 2014 by
The Cavaliers were hit with a Mack Truck as Shelvin Mack dazzled and the Atlanta Hawks put on a dizzying offensive display in a 127-98 victory Wednesday night at The Q. Cleveland (14-10) was once in control, up 50-38 midway through the second quarter. Then the floor dropped out. The Hawks moved the ball swiftly […]
Cavaliers whip Hornets 97-88
December 16, 2014 by
The Big Three got the Cavaliers back on track with a much-needed 97-88 win over the Charlotte Hornets at The Q on Monday night. LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving led the charge, combining for 65 points. More specifically, they fueled a blazing start that gave the Cavaliers a 21-0 lead more than six […]
Thunder down Cavaliers 103-94
December 12, 2014 by
Without LeBron James with a sore knee and after a first-half scare involving Kyrie Irving, the Cavaliers’ eight-game winning streak ended Thursday night in a 103-94 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Oklahoma City (9-13) won its fourth straight, led by Russell Westbrook’s 26 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. Kevin […]
