- Morning Journal
Cavs talking tough for playoffs: 'We have to throw the first punch, Jarrett Allen says
The Cavaliers — after wilting in five games in a best-of-seven playoff series with the Knicks a year ago — might as well have had the scarlet letter “S” branded on their foreheads. The Cavaliers are determined to change that label in the playoffs this year. “We have to go in with the mentality that we have to throw the first punch,” center Jarrett Allen said.
- cleveland
Focal points for the Cavs against the Magic and intriguing subplots across the playoffs: Wine and Gold Talk Podcast
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts explore the different perspectives within the Cavs' organization regarding success in the playoffs and the importance of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley in the upcoming matchup. Sam Merrill could play a big role in the series against the Orlando Magic as a shooter and create spacing on the court. The Cavs are still working on their lineups and rotations for the playoffs, which could impact Sam Merrill's playing time.
- Associated Press
Steve Clifford wins final game as Charlotte coach, Hornets beat playoff-bound Cavaliers 120-110
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 triple-double for Cleveland, which rested All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, point guard Darius Garland and sixth man Caris LeVert. The Cavaliers finished fourth in the East and will have home-court advantage against the Orlando Magic in the first round of the playoffs.
All Players
| No | Player | P |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | C | |
| 21 | SF | |
| 10 | PG | |
| 2 | SG | |
| 30 | C | |
| 3 | SG | |
| 5 | SG | |
| 45 | SG | |
| 4 | C | |
| 15 | PF | |
| 24 | PF | |
| 8 | PF | |
| 20 | PF | |
| 35 | SG | |
| 9 | PG | |
| 1 | SF | |
| 13 | PF | |
| 32 | PF |