Their 122-82 beat-down of the Magic in Orlando on Tuesday night served as a reminder of how far the Cavs have come in less than a year and how much higher their expectations are now. “We’re not going to talk around it.

The Boston Celtics have had a target on their back all season long. After winning the NBA championship last year, they are at the top of the mountain. Every other team in the league is trying to knock them off of the mountain.

Darius Garland added 20 points and seven assists. Evan Mobley finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds for his 27th double-double to give Cleveland a split in the four-game series with the playoffs jus

Ahead of their game against the Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers have received a significant boost with star guard Darius Garland declared fit to play. His return is crucial as the Cavaliers enjoy a strong season with a 48-10 record.

Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers rallied past the Boston Celtics Friday night in an Eastern Conference showdown.

Garland became the subject of trade rumors in the offseason after a broken jaw and death of his grandmother derailed his season.

The league-leading Cavs funneled out of Boston with a prevailing thought of returning in about three months — for a fated showdown in the conference finals.

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The Cavs are coming off of a comeback win in Boston and now take on the Trailblazers at home Sunday afternoon.

The short-handed Celtics got a huge performance from Jayson ... and the Cavaliers needed every bit of his 41-point outpouring on Friday. Darius Garland is a good scorer, too, but he’s target ...

Oldfield's pick: Evan Mobley has been playing his best basketball of the season this month and is poised to go Over his conservative point against the Celtics tonight.