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In the aftermath of Cleveland’s four-game sweep over Miami in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, Heat reserve Kyle Anderson was asked what changed in the final two games — back-to-back Cavaliers blowouts by a combined 92 points, making it the most lopsided playoff series in history. “You want my honest answer? I don’t mean to throw shots at anybody. … But they look like … [Read more...] about

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Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson is putting Cleveland’s defensive spotlight directly on Jarrett Allen, his star big man. “We all know J.A.’s next step is to be able to guard five out, Atkinson said. “I think it’s a challenge. But he’s more than capable with his versatility. I will say this, they apply that, but we also have two bigs offensively, so they’re going to have to guard … [Read more...] about Kenny Atkinson: Jarrett Allen’s next step is to be able to guard five out

Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson is putting Cleveland’s defensive spotlight directly on Jarrett Allen, his star big man. “We all know J.A.’s next step is to be able to guard five out, Atkinson said. “I think it’s a challenge. But he’s more than capable with his versatility. I will say this, they apply that, but we also have two bigs offensively, so they’re going to have to guard … [Read more...] about Kenny Atkinson: Jarrett Allen’s next step is to be able to guard five out

Thursday was the first positive sign related to Garland’s future availability — even though Atkinson paused when asked if there was any concern about Garland, who averaged 24.0 points and 7.0 assists in the first two wins over the Heat, missing Sunday’s series opener versus high-powered Indiana. “I’m not going to make a judgment either way,” Atkinson replied. “But sure, there’s … [Read more...] about Kenny Atkinson on Darius Garland’s availability for Game 1: ‘There’s some concern there’