The Cavs knock off the Magic in Game 1. A look back at how they got it done, and how they managed the wire to wire victory. #LetEmKnow #NBAPlayoffs #CLEvsORL --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/across-the-cavs/support ..read more

When you talk Cleveland Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland are generally the first two names that would come to mind. Injury season is still upon the Cavs, who remain without all of Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, and Max Strus. Tough as they are to see, injuries are still a big part of the game. Jarrett Allen has mostly stepped up when called upon. But after a lackluster performance against Houston on Saturday, there is some added pressure to pick up victories.  If the postseason started today, the Wine & Golders would be meeting Indiana in the first round. They are no strangers ..read more

Donovan Mitchell returned. Darius Garland dominated. Sam Merrill looked alive again, and despite only three free-throw attempts, the Cleveland Cavaliers got the job done. They handled their business and are thriving once more. A look at how they got it done, and why the Cavs matter so much to fans. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/across-the-cavs/support ..read more

The night began with #TheLand playing some more impressive basketball. They took but three foul shots, but Donovan Mitchell’s return, combined with dominant Darius Garland and Sam Merrill having a career-night was enough to give them a 21-point victory. There are always folks out there with differing opinions on which teams have the best and the worst jerseys. Luckily for those in Cleveland, the Cavaliers seem to have a firm grasp on how to make everything look fire. But in another universe, they have different uniforms. The addition of the new, yearly city edition jerseys have inspired many f ..read more

There is never a dull moment with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Whether watching from afar at home, or being in the arena, many will agree with this statement. Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, and Evan Mobley were not available. It seemed for a moment that Georges Niang might join them on the injured list. Thankfully he rebounded immediately and seemed to be okay. Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen looked like their All-Star selves, and they made sure to keep Anthony Edwards from impacting the game down the stretch. Defense, clutch foul-shooting, and a genuine trust in one another is what propelled Cleve ..read more

No Donovan Mitchell. No Evan Mobley. No Max Strus. 22 points down. Under 10 minutes left. Facing the hottest/best team in the world. NO PROBLEM. CAVS WITH THE WIN OF THEIR SEASON. POSTGAME REACTION, HERE WE ARE. Check out Across The Cavs on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acrossthecavs?trk=public_post_reshare_feed-actor-name Twitter: @AcrossCavs IG: @AcrossTheCavs --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/across-the-cavs/support ..read more

Losing a game happens. It's the NBA. Nobody goes 82-0. Losing a game to a team that is down 4 players also happens. The Cavs did that to some others earlier in the season. Losing a game on National TV happens, it does. Losing a game to your rival is bound to happen sooner or later. That is what happened to Cleveland tonight. Except the problem was, they seemed to revert back to some of their old tendencies. Late turnovers. Lack of execution when the game was on the line. Josh Hart was still giving them trouble, finishing with 13 points, a career-high tying 19 rebounds and 10 assists. Jalen B ..read more

The Cavaliers and Knicks have not met since November 1st, so as they prepare to finally do battle again, there is plenty on the line. Sure, New York has dealt with crazy injuries and they have had to remake not only their depth chart, but their roster as well. But, they have continued to fight their tails off. As the Cavs come in off a win over Detroit, they have been perhaps the best team in the league over these past couple of months. As they continue to showcase their depth and resiliency, there is another chance for Cleveland to make a statement here. A preview of the battle ahead, along ..read more

Few writers in the basketball world work as hard as Keith Smith. He puts the time in. He makes sure to give the important updates. And he is always right on cue. A pleasure to welcome him on as we talk about the Cavs, the top dogs in the NBA right now, along with a look at some of the names who may be available on the buyout market and who may fit in Cleveland. The new NBA tax rules will make it hard for certain teams to keep all their pieces together without having to forfeit some continuity.  A look at some ball-related topics with the one and only. Here we go. Let’s do it. It’s ti ..read more

OHHH. Blocked by James. A phrase that is always refreshing to hear. LeBron James doing what LeBron James did. Another appearance for Carter Rodriguez and Justin Rowan on today’s show. Their podcast, the ChaseDown, is the official podcast of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Always a pleasure getting on the mic with both of these guys. We’re talking recent Cavs and recapping the team’s game with the Wizards. The future of the bench rotation. Why the threes have been down. The upcoming schedule and what these games mean for the team. All of it.  Donovan Mitchell. Darius Garland. Jarrett Allen. Evan ..read more