
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson explains infamous 'analytically' quote during playoffs loss to Knicks
Down 3-0 to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, Atkinson tried to explain that his team had actually won two of the games so far

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Down 3-0 to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, Atkinson tried to explain that his team had actually won two of the games so far
The Cavs will look to get right against the injury-riddled Hornets.

It’s the same story, just a different day.

Mitchell scored a season-high 37 points.

It felt like early November on the streets of Northeast Ohio. Inside Rocket Arena, it looked like late May.

Donovan Mitchell dropped 37, but Cap and KAT had 60 between them in a 109–97 Knicks W.

The Knicks might just have Cleveland’s number.


Analytically, Kenny said all the right words this time.

“He’s the ultimate connector for the Cavs.”
Why do Cavaliers hate witches? Their brooms remind them of the ECF.

James was in Cleveland with the 76ers when the arrest took place

The Knicks and Cavaliers tangle for an Eastern Conference Finals rematch.

Cleveland’s tepid reaction to James’s return shows how far the relationship has deteriorated.

Wade says he originally planned on returning to Cleveland.

The Cavs will take on the defending champions.

The Sixers fell to their second loss of the season on Friday night in Cleveland.

Talent isn’t an issue for the Cavaliers.

The Sixers couldn’t complete their second large comeback against the Cavaliers this season, suffering their first defeat in NBA Cup play.

The Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business against the Philadelphia 76ers. Grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Player of the game Donovan Mitchell 23 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds Mitchell opened this game with a flurry of scoring to put the Cavs ahead right away. He continued the first half…

Mitchell gave Cleveland everything they needed.
Luka Dončić couldn't be stopped in a Lakers comeback win.

The Sixers never felt like they had much juice and a brutal night from Joel Embiid led to an ugly loss in Cleveland.

LeBron James was given a warm welcome by Cleveland Cavaliers fans in his return before the Cavaliers snapped the 76ers' winning streak.


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The Cavs don’t need Donovan Mitchell to be someone he is not.

LeBron James makes his return to Cleveland after choosing Philadelphia over them in free agency.

The Sixers have already beaten the Cavaliers in dramatic fashion with a 29-point comeback. Can Philly come out on top again?

Philadelphia erased a 29-point deficit in the first meeting. Turnovers, perimeter volume and the glass could decide Friday’s NBA Cup rematch.

The Cavs opened up a two-way spot and signed Omier to pad their wing depth.

The Cavs have multiple players out against Philly.

Adem Bona is doubtful for the 8-1 Sixers' meeting with the 4-4 Cavs.

After a physical game in Detroit, Adem Bona lands himself on the injury report with a neck injury

The Cavaliers have gone as Harden has this season, which isn’t an ideal place to be.

Cavaliers fall to Thunder for the second time in as many games.

The Cavs comeback was too little too late.
The Cavs' longtime center went down in pain after a knee-to-knee collision with Oklahoma City guard Jared McCain.


The Cavs will try to to even the season series.