Tag: Dean Wade
Dribbles: Cavs have the edge now; can they finish the job?
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 125-120 home win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 on Wednesday.
1. These are the NBA playoffs,...
Cavs vs. Raptors, Game 5: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
So here we are. The Cavaliers had this series exactly where they wanted it. Two games, two wins, not much stress. It looked like...
Cavs at Raptors, Game 4: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
One game later, everything looks a little different.
The Cavs had control. Then came Game 3. Rough night. Especially at the finish. Now it’s about...
Cavs-Raptors Game 3 halftime dribbles
Random dribbles following the first half of Game 3 of the Cavaliers-Raptors playoff series Thursday in Toronto.
1. To be honest, the Cavs haven't played...
Cavs vs. Raptors, Game 3: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
Two games. Two wins. Not much stress. That’s been the story so far for the Cavaliers.
Now it shifts. Game 3 heads to Toronto, and...
Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Max Strus, Dean Wade
The Cavs knew coming in that the partnership between Donovan Mitchell and James Harden would take time.
As Tony Pesta of Fear The Sword detailed,...
Dribbles: Cavs handle Raptors’ rough stuff, stay in control
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 115-105 Game 2 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday.
1. It wasn't as convincing as the first...
Cavs vs. Raptors, Game 2: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
So far, so good for the Cavaliers.
Game 1 felt controlled. Not flashy. Just… professional. They took away transition, forced the Toronto Raptors into half-court...
Dribbles: Cavs show plenty of everything in Game 1 takedown
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 126-113 home win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of their first-round series on Saturday.
1. Well, the Cavs...
Cavs vs. Raptors: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
The wait’s over.
Playoff basketball is back, and it starts with the Cavaliers hosting the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of their first-round series.
And honestly,...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson keeping small forward spot ‘flexible’
Plenty is settled for the Cavs entering the playoffs.
That fifth starter spot? Not so much.
Coach Kenny Atkinson said he still hasn’t locked in who...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson weighing lineups with playoffs looming
With the playoffs right around the bend, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson is still sorting through what his starting and closing lineups will look like.
That's...
Dribbles: Cavs offer glimpse of playoff version in win over Hawks
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 122-116 hard-fought home win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.
1. That third quarter? That is who the...
Cavs finally could have majority of rotation vs. Hawks
The Cavaliers don’t have much left to figure out.
They’ve already secured home-court advantage for the first round. Climbing higher than No. 4 in the...
