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Cavaliers rally from behind to win in Denver after a late three by James Harden to tie and two game sealing free throws from Donovan Mitchell to win it 119-117.
Cleveland finish the West Coast trip with a 4-1 record on a 4 game win streak.
Cleveland finish the West Coast trip with a 4-1 record on a 4 game win streak.
February 10, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Cavaliers rally from behind to win in Denver after a late three by James Harden to tie and two game sealing free throws from Donovan Mitchell to win it 119-117.
Cleveland finish the West Coast trip with a 4-1 record on a 4 game win streak.
Cleveland finish the West Coast trip with a 4-1 record on a 4 game win streak.
James Harden and Donovan Mitchell duo is incredible.
February 10, 2026 at 4:36 AM
James Harden and Donovan Mitchell duo is incredible.
CAVALIERS BASKETBALL.
February 10, 2026 at 4:35 AM
CAVALIERS BASKETBALL.
At least they have something.
February 10, 2026 at 3:17 AM
At least they have something.
It really bugs me that John Michael calls Nikola Jokic "Nick".
February 10, 2026 at 2:45 AM
It really bugs me that John Michael calls Nikola Jokic "Nick".
What in the world did Jalen Duren say to Moussa Diabate????????
February 10, 2026 at 1:53 AM
What in the world did Jalen Duren say to Moussa Diabate????????
🧵The NBA's Board of Governors is expected to vote on expanding the league by two teams.
Here's my idea for how the league should realign, assuming the expansion cities are Las Vegas and Seattle.
Here's my idea for how the league should realign, assuming the expansion cities are Las Vegas and Seattle.
February 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
🧵The NBA's Board of Governors is expected to vote on expanding the league by two teams.
Here's my idea for how the league should realign, assuming the expansion cities are Las Vegas and Seattle.
Here's my idea for how the league should realign, assuming the expansion cities are Las Vegas and Seattle.
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell selected among eight other participants in this years three-point contest. Mitchell ranks No. 1 in the league for 3PM with 180.
The other participants are:
Devin Booker
Kon Kneuppel
Damian Lillard
Tyrese Maxey
Jamal Murray
Bobby Portis
Norman Powell
The other participants are:
Devin Booker
Kon Kneuppel
Damian Lillard
Tyrese Maxey
Jamal Murray
Bobby Portis
Norman Powell
February 8, 2026 at 8:23 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell selected among eight other participants in this years three-point contest. Mitchell ranks No. 1 in the league for 3PM with 180.
The other participants are:
Devin Booker
Kon Kneuppel
Damian Lillard
Tyrese Maxey
Jamal Murray
Bobby Portis
Norman Powell
The other participants are:
Devin Booker
Kon Kneuppel
Damian Lillard
Tyrese Maxey
Jamal Murray
Bobby Portis
Norman Powell
Travis Scott crashes the post game interview with James Harden and Donovan Mitchell 😭
February 8, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Travis Scott crashes the post game interview with James Harden and Donovan Mitchell 😭
FINAL STATS FROM THE WIN:
Donovan Mitchell — 35 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK on 13-for-24 FG and 2-for-8 3PT
Jarrett Allen — 29 PTS, 10 REB, 1 AST on 11-for-12 FG
James Harden — 23 PTS, 2 REB, 8 AST, 1 STL on 7-for-13 FG and 5-for-8 3PT
Donovan Mitchell — 35 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK on 13-for-24 FG and 2-for-8 3PT
Jarrett Allen — 29 PTS, 10 REB, 1 AST on 11-for-12 FG
James Harden — 23 PTS, 2 REB, 8 AST, 1 STL on 7-for-13 FG and 5-for-8 3PT
February 8, 2026 at 5:30 AM
FINAL STATS FROM THE WIN:
Donovan Mitchell — 35 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK on 13-for-24 FG and 2-for-8 3PT
Jarrett Allen — 29 PTS, 10 REB, 1 AST on 11-for-12 FG
James Harden — 23 PTS, 2 REB, 8 AST, 1 STL on 7-for-13 FG and 5-for-8 3PT
Donovan Mitchell — 35 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK on 13-for-24 FG and 2-for-8 3PT
Jarrett Allen — 29 PTS, 10 REB, 1 AST on 11-for-12 FG
James Harden — 23 PTS, 2 REB, 8 AST, 1 STL on 7-for-13 FG and 5-for-8 3PT
The Harden era of the Cavaliers get's off to a great start with a 132--126 win over the Kings.
James Harden had a quiet start, but really came alive in the fourth quarter alongside his new partner in crime Donovan Mitchell. Travis Scott was ecstatic in the post game interview.
James Harden had a quiet start, but really came alive in the fourth quarter alongside his new partner in crime Donovan Mitchell. Travis Scott was ecstatic in the post game interview.
February 8, 2026 at 5:27 AM
The Harden era of the Cavaliers get's off to a great start with a 132--126 win over the Kings.
James Harden had a quiet start, but really came alive in the fourth quarter alongside his new partner in crime Donovan Mitchell. Travis Scott was ecstatic in the post game interview.
James Harden had a quiet start, but really came alive in the fourth quarter alongside his new partner in crime Donovan Mitchell. Travis Scott was ecstatic in the post game interview.
James Harden, one of the best free throw shooters of all time, to the line again looking to seal the game for the Cavaliers.
February 8, 2026 at 5:24 AM
James Harden, one of the best free throw shooters of all time, to the line again looking to seal the game for the Cavaliers.
He makes it a two possession game.
Westbrook misses a late three that would've given the Kings the lead with ~20 seconds left, and misses. James Harden to the line for his first free throws of the game.
February 8, 2026 at 5:23 AM
He makes it a two possession game.
Westbrook misses a late three that would've given the Kings the lead with ~20 seconds left, and misses. James Harden to the line for his first free throws of the game.
February 8, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Westbrook misses a late three that would've given the Kings the lead with ~20 seconds left, and misses. James Harden to the line for his first free throws of the game.
DeMar DeRozan hits a three to tie the game and Donovan Mitchell draws a foul. He made the shot, but officials rule it on the floor. Don't love that call at all.
February 8, 2026 at 5:21 AM
DeMar DeRozan hits a three to tie the game and Donovan Mitchell draws a foul. He made the shot, but officials rule it on the floor. Don't love that call at all.
Ellis forces a crucial turnover on one of the most important possessions of the game.
February 8, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Ellis forces a crucial turnover on one of the most important possessions of the game.
Cavaliers give up two offensive rebounds as Doug Christie takes a timeout.
Wondering if Atkinson will sub in Tyson with the break.
Wondering if Atkinson will sub in Tyson with the break.
Kenny Atkinson has four guards in the final moments of the game.
Harden/Mitchell/Ellis/Merrill/Allen with two minutes left in this close game.
Harden/Mitchell/Ellis/Merrill/Allen with two minutes left in this close game.
February 8, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Cavaliers give up two offensive rebounds as Doug Christie takes a timeout.
Wondering if Atkinson will sub in Tyson with the break.
Wondering if Atkinson will sub in Tyson with the break.
Kenny Atkinson has four guards in the final moments of the game.
Harden/Mitchell/Ellis/Merrill/Allen with two minutes left in this close game.
Harden/Mitchell/Ellis/Merrill/Allen with two minutes left in this close game.
February 8, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Kenny Atkinson has four guards in the final moments of the game.
Harden/Mitchell/Ellis/Merrill/Allen with two minutes left in this close game.
Harden/Mitchell/Ellis/Merrill/Allen with two minutes left in this close game.
James Harden has really come alive in the second-half!
The newest Cavalier hits his fifth three of the night which the #Cavs the lead and 19 points in his debut, 16 of which came in the second half.
The newest Cavalier hits his fifth three of the night which the #Cavs the lead and 19 points in his debut, 16 of which came in the second half.
February 8, 2026 at 5:15 AM
James Harden has really come alive in the second-half!
The newest Cavalier hits his fifth three of the night which the #Cavs the lead and 19 points in his debut, 16 of which came in the second half.
The newest Cavalier hits his fifth three of the night which the #Cavs the lead and 19 points in his debut, 16 of which came in the second half.
I feel like Nique Clifford has been wide open on all five of his three-pointers.
February 8, 2026 at 5:11 AM
I feel like Nique Clifford has been wide open on all five of his three-pointers.
Keon Ellis with an INSTANT impact. Jumps into the passing lane for a steal, opens the fastbreak and finds fellow new Cavalier James Harden at the top of the arc for a three to give the Cavaliers the lead!
February 8, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Keon Ellis with an INSTANT impact. Jumps into the passing lane for a steal, opens the fastbreak and finds fellow new Cavalier James Harden at the top of the arc for a three to give the Cavaliers the lead!
Donovan Mitchell has really came alive in the second half. He's got a game-high 29 points and 23 in this half alone.
February 8, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Donovan Mitchell has really came alive in the second half. He's got a game-high 29 points and 23 in this half alone.