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The 2018 blockbuster Marvel Studios film “Black Panther” just wasn’t a pop culture hit, it also was more than two-hours worth of celebrating African-American culture. As such, it came as no surprise that the Black Panther fever eventually spilled into The Association as well. The Indiana Pacers’ All-Star guard Victor Oladipo started things off via […]

It took the Cleveland Cavaliers the full route just to get past the first round, as they needed seven games to repulse the Indiana Pacers and book a ticket to the Eastern Conference semifinals. That would not have been possible without the gargantuan effort of Cavs superstar LeBron James, who has done a spectacular job […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors will tip off the Eastern Conference semi-finals on Tuesday night north of the border. The tipoff time for that game will be 8PM EST/5PM PST on TNT, which is not an unusual start time. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, however, the Cavs and Raptors will tip off […]

On Sunday, the Cleveland Cavaliers edged out the Indiana Pacers to finish out a grueling seven-game first-round playoff series and advance to round two, where they will face the Toronto Raptors. Game 7 was exciting but the best moment of the series came in Game 5, when LeBron James gave the Cavs a 3-2 series […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver has established himself as one of the best shooters in NBA history. In fact, he’s currently ranked fourth on the NBA’s all-time three-point field goals made list, just behind the likes of Ray Allen, Reggie Miller and Jason Terry. Opposing sides know they can’t leave Korver open, lest they pay […]

Shortly after Sunday’s Game 7 win over the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert shared a bit of good news with his followers on Twitter. Dan’s son, Nick, will once again serve as Cleveland’s representative in the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery. “News of the @cavs death was greatly exaggerated,” Gilbert wrote. “Making it more […]

LeBron James usually performs best when the spotlight is brightest and that was the case in Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers. Game 7’s are also usually one of the most exciting games in any sport, because it’s win or go home, and usually brings out a type of urgency from both teams. Putting those […]

LeBron James has continued to shock fans and pundits with his play in this postseason, trotting a 45-point performance on a Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers to secure the Cleveland Cavaliers’ ticket to another best-of-seven affair with the Toronto Raptors. Yet critics have grown concerned with the massive workload that he’s tasked himself with […]

LeBron James showed a superhuman effort, an Atlas of sorts, carrying the weight of the world on his back, single-handedly propelling his Cleveland Cavaliers to a second-round matchup against the Toronto Raptors after a 45-point masterpiece to finish off the Indiana Pacers in Game 7. “It’s hard to put it into words, but that’s why he’s […]

Thanks in large part to another iconic performance from LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers managed to defeat the Indiana Pacers in Sunday’s Game 7 affair by a score of 105-101. Now, with little time to prepare, James and the Cavs are through to the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, where they’ll face the […]

Kyle Korver is very aware of the heavy load LeBron James has carried for this Cleveland Cavaliers team in the first round, taking an unprepared roster on his broad shoulder and propelling it with three 40-plus-point performances over seven games to squeak past a threatening Indiana Pacers side. The marksman, who only mustered three points […]

For LeBon James fans, their King’s relationship with Lance Stephenson goes a long way. Mentioned in the same sentence, images of the two talking trash, shoving each other, among other antics, immediately come to mind. The rivalry between the Cleveland Cavaliers star and Indiana Pacers swingman has stretched to over 30-playoff games, as observed by ClutchPoints’ […]

Kendrick Perkins didn’t lace up his sneakers in Game 7, but he was drained mentally along with his teammates and those who witnessed the do-or-die game. As reported by Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Perkins bid goodbye to Kevin Love and his team for the night, blaming them for draining him mentally. Kendrick Perkins, who did […]

There is no question about it. Whenever you have LeBron James is on your squad, you are bound to be a contender. In Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers, the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar did all the offensive chores and carried his team to the second round in the process. As observed by SportsCenter, this is […]

Everyone knew coming into these playoffs that if the Cleveland Cavaliers wanted to have success, it would come down to the play of LeBron James, and after their first-round series win against the Indiana Pacers that is even more clear. According to Micah Adams of ESPN, James’ teammates shot 38.8 percent from the field throughout […]

Throughout his illustrious NBA career, Cleveland Cavaliers star forward LeBron James has spent a significant bulk of that time playing in the playoffs. This has helped him rack up a tremendous amount of statistics along the way behind his stellar all-around play on the court that has that has pushed him atop of the list in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled out a Game 7 win on Sunday afternoon over the Indiana Pacers to push on through to the second round of the playoffs. However, a good part of that first-round series saw veteran guard George Hill deal with some nagging back issues that forced him to miss three games. He was […]

The series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers took a bit longer than expected. However, Cleveland finally managed to escape the first round with a 105-101 victory over Indiana in Game 7. It goes without saying that shooting guard Victor Oladipo was at the forefront of the Pacers’ success this series. Even forward LeBron James […]

With the season on the line, LeBron James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a tough Game 7 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. It required yet another huge performance from James to push his team toward a series-clinching win in a tough seven-game set over a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon in Game 7 of their first round series, advancing to the second round where the Toronto Raptors have been waiting the last couple of days. The seventh and final game in the series saw Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue alter his starting lineup in surprising […]

In LeBron James’ first Game 7 in the first round of his 15-year career, he told his family he was going to play the entire game against the Indiana Pacers. After recording 26 points, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals in the first half, the 33-year-old later headed back to the locker room near […]

For the first time in his 15-year career, LeBron James faced a Game 7 in the first round of the playoffs. After not being able to close out the Indiana Pacers on the road, James and the Cleveland Cavaliers were in an unfamiliar position since he returned to Cleveland in 2014. During Game 7 and […]

Heading into game six of the first round matchup against the Indiana Pacers, there was a lot on the line for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The biggest being that they could finally put the pesky Pacers to rest and close out the series to face the Toronto Raptors. Instead, the Cavs were embarrassed. The team was […]

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard George Hill (back spasms) has been cleared to play in Sunday’s Game 7 matchup against the Indiana Pacers, according to a report from Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com. With the series tied at three games apiece, both teams will be looking for a solid outing in this closeout affair. George Hill is […]

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard George Hill has missed three consecutive playoff games due to a sore back. Currently, it’s unclear whether or not he’ll be well enough to play in Sunday’s Game 7 affair. However, it sounds like he would give it a go — if the decision was his to make. As most Cavs […]

For the first time in LeBron James’ 15-year career, he is facing a Game 7 in the first round of the playoffs. Despite averaging 32.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 7.8 assists in 40.8 minutes, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers are tied at three games apiece. Unlike past seasons where James was part of a […]

For the first time in his stellar playoff career, LeBron James will play a Game 7 in the first round. It’ll be one of the biggest and most critical games in his career. But for him, the mindset still remains the same. As reported by Allie Clifton of Fox Sports Ohio, for James, the mindset […]

As always, all eyes are on LeBron James as another offseason approaches. Critics believe that he’ll leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time. Asked about the possibility of donning the Cavaliers jersey for the final time in Game 7, James responded, as per Joe Vardon of cleveland.com: “No. No. The thought of if we don’t […]

There’s always a first time for everyone in the NBA regardless of how long a player has been around the league. Take for example LeBron James, who is set to play his first-ever Game 7 in a first-round playoffs series in his career. LeBron James, 15 years in, doesn't experience many "firsts" these days. Probably […]

The LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate is not going to die anytime soon, but there are not a lot of people who would disagree with the perception that LeBron’s game also resembles that of Jordan’s ex-running mate Scottie Pippen. James and Pippen find their names being mentioned in the same discussions again Friday night, […]

LeBron James just can’t stop dunking on people. And he did it again during the first half of Friday’s Game 6 battle with the Indiana Pacers on the road when The King drove down the lane and elevated high enough to deliver a monster facial throwdown on Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis. Go be a […]

As a result of Wednesday night’s 98-95 Game 5 victory, the Cleveland Cavaliers are now leading their first round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, 3-2. And on Friday night, the two teams will square off inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse for a pivotal Game 6 showdown. However, it sounds like the Cavs will be without […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates Richard Jefferson and Iman Shumpert joined Rachel Nichols and Tracy McGrady on Friday afternoon’s episode of The Jump. Amid their discussion, Jefferson and Shumpert shared a laugh about the matching set of suits that the Cavs players wore prior to Games 3 and 4. Cavs are rocking matching suits again 👀 […]

David Griffin’s contract as the Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager was not renewed last summer, but he still remains an active viewer and commenter on NBA TV and Twitter since then. After LeBron James helped lift the team to a Game 6 victory, every basketball fan who isn’t a LeBron hater celebrated his incredible night as […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have made their way to Indianapolis for a Game 6 matchup against the Pacers. Thanks in large part to LeBron James’ 44-point effort in Wednesday night’s tilt, the Cavs are now leading this Eastern Conference playoff series, 3-2. Cleveland has won 13 straight games to close out a playoff series. And according […]

After Wednesday night’s 98-95 Game 5 victory, the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves leading their first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, 3-2. On Friday night, the two teams will square off inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse for a pivotal Game 6 showdown. However, it sounds like the Cavs might be without the services of George Hill. […]

Is he psychic or did he simply took advantage of technology? A video featuring young Cleveland Cavaliers fan predicting that LeBron James’ buzzer-beating 3-point attempt in Game 5 was going in made the rounds the other night. It got people divided as to whether his call was authentic, but as it turns out the video […]

LeBron James’ game-winning 3-pointer in Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers has made millions of rounds online. Several fans compared it to James’ game-winner for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Orlando Magic in 2009. Some say that he’s been studying Kobe Bryant’s patented moves. But for head coach Tyronn Lue, the Cavs superstar’s game-winner mirrors […]

During the course of the 2017-18 NBA season, the Philadelphia 76ers have gone from trying to make the playoffs to being the third seed in the Eastern Conference. After defeating the Miami Heat in the first round, they are patiently waiting for the winner of the Boston Celtics-Milwaukee Bucks series in the second round. Following […]