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Steve Clifford ends Hornets coaching tenure as winningest coach in franchise history

Apr. 14, 2024 17:54 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Steve Clifford ended his Charlotte coaching tenure on Sunday as the winningest coach in franchise history. Clifford expects to remain with the franchise as an advisor. He announced in early April this season would be his last, saying the grind of 82 games has...

Steve Clifford wins final game as Charlotte coach, Hornets beat playoff-bound Cavaliers 120-110

Apr. 14, 2024 17:19 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Smith Jr. scored a season-high 24 points and Steve Clifford won his coaching farewell as the Charlotte Hornets rallied to beat the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers 120-110 on Sunday. Max Strus had 14 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for his first career...

Donovan Mitchell scores 33 points, Cavaliers clinch playoff spot with 129-120 win over Pacers

Apr. 12, 2024 23:11 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, Jarrett Allen had 29 points and 13 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched a playoff berth with a 129-120 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Indiana pulled within 120-118 with 2:04 remaining on Pascal...

Donovan Mitchell scores 29 points, Cavaliers beat Grizzlies 110-98 to close in on playoff berth

Apr. 10, 2024 22:16 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 110-98 on Wednesday night to move within a victory of wrapping up a playoff spot. All-Star shooting guard Mitchell, who has been...

George scores 39 points and leads late revival as Clippers beat Cavaliers 120-118 for 50th win

Apr. 07, 2024 20:22 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 23 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter, James Harden added 22 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-118 on Sunday for their 50th victory. Los Angeles overcame a 26-point deficit for the third-largest...

Russell, James help Lakers win 4th straight, move into 8th place with 116-97 victory over Cavaliers

Apr. 06, 2024 19:06 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — D’Angelo Russell scored 28 points, LeBron James added 24 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four with a 116-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, moving into eighth place in the Western Conference. Anthony Davis added 22...

Booker scores 40, Durant adds 32, Suns improve playoff position with a 122-101 win over Cavs

Apr. 04, 2024 01:37 AM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 40 points, Kevin Durant added 32 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-101 on Wednesday night. The Suns have won six of their past eight, moving up to the No. 6 spot in a crowded Western Conference playoff race, which would allow...

Caris LeVert scores 26, leads Cavaliers to 129-113 victory over Jazz

Apr. 03, 2024 00:42 AM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Caris LeVert scored 26 points and Jarrett Allen had 21 points and 12 rebounds, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Utah Jazz 129-113 on Tuesday night. LeVert started in place of Donovan Mitchell, who missed Tuesday’s game due to injury management. Evan...

12.3 million: Iowa's victory over LSU is the most-watched women's college basketball game on record

Apr. 02, 2024 20:48 PM EDT

Caitlin Clark can claim another record — the most-watched women's college basketball game in history. Iowa's 94-87 victory over LSU in the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament on Monday night averaged 12.3 million viewers on ESPN, according to Nielsen. That makes it one of...

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell out against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday

Apr. 02, 2024 20:24 PM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell is sidelined again for the Cleveland Cavaliers, sitting out a game against his former team. Mitchell will not play against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night due to injury management. The All-Star guard has played in just seven games since the...