The Cleveland Cavaliers had lost two of their last three games going into their clash against Minnesota Timberwolves, but extended their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference with the win

The Cleveland Cavaliers need a hero on Saturday night. With Evan Mobley out with a calf injury and Isaac Okoro also out with a shoulder sprain, it would take a strong collective effort to find success on the defensive end of the floor.

The Cleveland Cavaliers no longer have the best record in the NBA after their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is hopeful he’ll play in Monday’s game on Martin Luther King Jr. Day against the Cleveland Cavaliers after missing last two games with left ankle sprain. “As long as I can move like Brad,

Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson did not downplay the excitement and hype hovering above Thursday's Thunder game

Atkinson took over essentially the same roster as a season ago and has turned it into an East-leading contender.

The Cleveland Cavaliers appeared to shade their former head coach JB Bickerstaff after a big win on Wednesday over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Oklahoma City, who sit top of the Western Conference, have now matched Cleveland's 34-6 record this season after overturning an early lead

Throughout the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been the best team ... to come off the bench], but I love it,” said Kenny Atkinson after Cleveland’s win over the Toronto Raptors.

The unsung hero of Cleveland's victory was Georges Niang, who put together his best game of the season on both ends of the floor. The veteran forward finished the game with 15 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 71 percent (5-for-7) from the floor.

Given their level of first half success, Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson wanted to take a moment to reflect. He handed out a figurative report card -- and the team got a perfect grade.