Danny Cunningham
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The #Cavs started their 21st different starting lineup of the season on Thursday night. It was a minus-19 in just over nine minutes on the floor in a game the Cavs lost by nine. That's, ultimately, where the game was lost. open.substack.com/pub/theinsid...
Game Night Observations: The 21st Starting Lineup Didn't Work
Maybe No. 22 will be better?
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January 9, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The #Cavs started their 21st different starting lineup of the season on Thursday night. It was a minus-19 in just over nine minutes on the floor in a game the Cavs lost by nine. That's, ultimately, where the game was lost. open.substack.com/pub/theinsid...
#Cavs lose to the Wolves 131-122. Their starting lineup was outscored by 19 points in just over nine minutes and they ultimately couldn't recover from it. A brutal third quarter on the defensive doomed them. They fall to 21-18 on the season. A bad loss that probably could've been avoided.
January 9, 2026 at 3:30 AM
#Cavs lose to the Wolves 131-122. Their starting lineup was outscored by 19 points in just over nine minutes and they ultimately couldn't recover from it. A brutal third quarter on the defensive doomed them. They fall to 21-18 on the season. A bad loss that probably could've been avoided.
Awesome start to the second quarter for the #Cavs, opening it up on a 14-5 run. They started the second strong against the Pacers on Tuesday night, too. Let's see if it can be sustained tonight.
January 9, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Awesome start to the second quarter for the #Cavs, opening it up on a 14-5 run. They started the second strong against the Pacers on Tuesday night, too. Let's see if it can be sustained tonight.
#Cavs are starting Darius Garland, Craig Porter Jr., Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen tonight in Minnesota. It's their 21st different starting lineup this season.
They used 23 different starting lineups last year.
They used 23 different starting lineups last year.
January 9, 2026 at 12:23 AM
#Cavs are starting Darius Garland, Craig Porter Jr., Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen tonight in Minnesota. It's their 21st different starting lineup this season.
They used 23 different starting lineups last year.
They used 23 different starting lineups last year.
Darius Garland has been added to the injury report for tonight’s game against Minnesota. He’s listed as questionable with a hand contusion.
January 8, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Darius Garland has been added to the injury report for tonight’s game against Minnesota. He’s listed as questionable with a hand contusion.
The Cavs once again needed to come from behind in the fourth quarter to beat a bad team. That’s a habit that needs to be broken, but seeing Darius Garland lead the comeback was something to build on. open.substack.com/pub/theinsid...
Game Night Observations: Another 4th Quarter Comeback, Garland's Big Night, and a Max Strus Update
Plus CPJ's Big Night!
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January 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The Cavs once again needed to come from behind in the fourth quarter to beat a bad team. That’s a habit that needs to be broken, but seeing Darius Garland lead the comeback was something to build on. open.substack.com/pub/theinsid...
I'll have much more from this game in Indy over at Locked On Cavs and The Inside Shot.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:29 AM
I'll have much more from this game in Indy over at Locked On Cavs and The Inside Shot.
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#Cavs escape Indiana with a 120-116 win. They played a mostly good fourth quarter after a below average first 36 minutes. Darius Garland was fantastic down the stretch, scoring 14 of his 29 points in the fourth. Didn't miss a shot down the stretch. Killer stuff from him.
January 7, 2026 at 2:28 AM
#Cavs escape Indiana with a 120-116 win. They played a mostly good fourth quarter after a below average first 36 minutes. Darius Garland was fantastic down the stretch, scoring 14 of his 29 points in the fourth. Didn't miss a shot down the stretch. Killer stuff from him.
Huge jumper from Darius Garland. He's up to 29 on the night and has made all seven shots he's taken so far here in the fourth quarter. #Cavs lead the Pacers 117-114 with 11.5 left in regulation.
January 7, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Huge jumper from Darius Garland. He's up to 29 on the night and has made all seven shots he's taken so far here in the fourth quarter. #Cavs lead the Pacers 117-114 with 11.5 left in regulation.
#Cavs are actually having a pretty strong second quarter so far. They've taken a 45-43 lead with 5:05 left until halftime. Sam Merrill just hit his third 3-pointer of the night.
January 7, 2026 at 12:52 AM
#Cavs are actually having a pretty strong second quarter so far. They've taken a 45-43 lead with 5:05 left until halftime. Sam Merrill just hit his third 3-pointer of the night.
#Cavs are starting Darius Garland, Sam Merrill, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen tonight against the Pacers.
It's their 20th different starting lineup of the season.
Jaylon Tyson is also active.
It's their 20th different starting lineup of the season.
Jaylon Tyson is also active.
January 6, 2026 at 11:44 PM
#Cavs are starting Darius Garland, Sam Merrill, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen tonight against the Pacers.
It's their 20th different starting lineup of the season.
Jaylon Tyson is also active.
It's their 20th different starting lineup of the season.
Jaylon Tyson is also active.
#Cavs lose to the Pistons 114-110. They had an atrocious second quarter and the bench units got crushed by Detroit that ultimately cost them the game.
Cavs fall to 20-17 on the season.
Cavs fall to 20-17 on the season.
January 4, 2026 at 9:32 PM
#Cavs lose to the Pistons 114-110. They had an atrocious second quarter and the bench units got crushed by Detroit that ultimately cost them the game.
Cavs fall to 20-17 on the season.
Cavs fall to 20-17 on the season.
#Cavs trail the Pistons 87-82 after three quarters. Starting group for the Cavs played well in the third quarter but the bench gave the lead right back. Much better defensively in that quarter than the second, though.
January 4, 2026 at 8:54 PM
#Cavs trail the Pistons 87-82 after three quarters. Starting group for the Cavs played well in the third quarter but the bench gave the lead right back. Much better defensively in that quarter than the second, though.
#Cavs lead the Pistons 28-19 after the first quarter. Very impressed with the early defense from the Cavs. Held the Pistons to 26.9% shooting from the floor and forced seven turnovers. Cavs currently have six steals and four blocked shots.
January 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
#Cavs lead the Pistons 28-19 after the first quarter. Very impressed with the early defense from the Cavs. Held the Pistons to 26.9% shooting from the floor and forced seven turnovers. Cavs currently have six steals and four blocked shots.
Nae'Qwan Tomlin with an instant injection of energy. The Cavs have already forced six turnovers defensively. Very active hands so far. #Cavs lead 25-17 with 3:00 left in the opening quarter.
January 4, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Nae'Qwan Tomlin with an instant injection of energy. The Cavs have already forced six turnovers defensively. Very active hands so far. #Cavs lead 25-17 with 3:00 left in the opening quarter.
The #Cavs didn't play well last night, but were able to figure things out well enough defensively to find a way to win. Wrote about that, plus Lonzo Ball's impactful return to the rotation. open.substack.com/pub/theinsid...
Game Night Observations: Growth, Offensive Stagnation and a Return to Action
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won three consecutive games for the first time in nearly two months.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The #Cavs didn't play well last night, but were able to figure things out well enough defensively to find a way to win. Wrote about that, plus Lonzo Ball's impactful return to the rotation. open.substack.com/pub/theinsid...
As always, I’ll have much more from this one over at Locked On Cavs and The Inside Shot.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:58 AM
As always, I’ll have much more from this one over at Locked On Cavs and The Inside Shot.
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#Cavs beat the Nuggets 113-108 to win their third straight game. Not a great performance by any means for Cleveland, but the intensity level picked up considerably down the stretch to come back from down as many as 11 in the second half.
January 3, 2026 at 2:57 AM
#Cavs beat the Nuggets 113-108 to win their third straight game. Not a great performance by any means for Cleveland, but the intensity level picked up considerably down the stretch to come back from down as many as 11 in the second half.
#Cavs trail the Nuggets 97-88 after three quarters.
Some very unserious basketball by the local team. They gave up 38 points in that quarter defensively and took 14 of their 24 FGA in the quarter from beyond the arc.
Some very unserious basketball by the local team. They gave up 38 points in that quarter defensively and took 14 of their 24 FGA in the quarter from beyond the arc.
January 3, 2026 at 2:18 AM
#Cavs trail the Nuggets 97-88 after three quarters.
Some very unserious basketball by the local team. They gave up 38 points in that quarter defensively and took 14 of their 24 FGA in the quarter from beyond the arc.
Some very unserious basketball by the local team. They gave up 38 points in that quarter defensively and took 14 of their 24 FGA in the quarter from beyond the arc.
Kenny Atkinson says that Dean Wade and Sam Merrill are both going to try it pregame but also noted that it’s a quick turnaround between now and Sunday afternoon’s game against Detroit.
January 2, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Kenny Atkinson says that Dean Wade and Sam Merrill are both going to try it pregame but also noted that it’s a quick turnaround between now and Sunday afternoon’s game against Detroit.
The Cavs closed out 2025 with one of their best performances of the season. They look like a group that’s starting to turn a corner. Wrote about that, plus the team moving Craig Porter Jr. into the rotation in place of Lonzo Ball. open.substack.com/pub/theinsid...
Game Night Observations: Turning the Corner, CPJ's Impact and More
Welcome to 2026, where the Cleveland Cavaliers are playing better basketball.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The Cavs closed out 2025 with one of their best performances of the season. They look like a group that’s starting to turn a corner. Wrote about that, plus the team moving Craig Porter Jr. into the rotation in place of Lonzo Ball. open.substack.com/pub/theinsid...
As always, I’ll have much more from this game over at Locked On Cavs and The Inside Shot.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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#Cavs beat the Suns 129-113 to wrap up 2025. Pretty strong performance from a Cavs team that's looked much better lately than it had all season. Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 34 points and was one of six Cavs in double figures.
December 31, 2025 at 10:51 PM
#Cavs beat the Suns 129-113 to wrap up 2025. Pretty strong performance from a Cavs team that's looked much better lately than it had all season. Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 34 points and was one of six Cavs in double figures.