Cleveland is now 35-6 halfway through the regular season with its 124-117 victory over Minnesota on Saturday night.
On one hand, the Cavs have raced out to one of the best starts in the entire history of the NBA, and look every bit the part of a genuine contender so far this season. But on the other hand, it is an open secret that the Celtics are mostly sleep-walking through their current campaign to save their legs for the postseason.
Phoenix takes on Cleveland for a non-conference matchup. The teams meet Monday for the first time this season.
The first Cavaliers-Thunder matchup was one of the games of the year, Cleveland winning at home. The rematch was less exciting, OKC winning a blowout.
The Cleveland Cavaliers no longer have the best record in the NBA after their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Recent reports indicate that the Cleveland Cavaliers are targeting an NBA star to improve their starting five ahead of the trade deadline.
Only one more quarter stands between the Thunder and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Cavaliers 75-49. The Thunder entered the game having won three straight and they're just one quarter away from another.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly interested in acquiring Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline, with sources telling The Athletic that the team has expressed serious interest in the 6-foot-8 forward.
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The NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers took control in the second half and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 124-117 on Saturday night.
The Cavs were without Evan Mobley, out due to calf soreness, and as a result the Wolves were dominant on the glass early. Rudy Gobert got off to a particularly strong start, scoring 15 of his 17 points in the first half. He had 12 rebounds.