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Merry Christmas Cavs fans!
Cavaliers are in New York today for their first Christmas Day game since 2017, and are poised to make a statement to the rest of the league with a win. Find out why the Cavs WILL win and why they WON'T on my SubStack!
Cavaliers are in New York today for their first Christmas Day game since 2017, and are poised to make a statement to the rest of the league with a win. Find out why the Cavs WILL win and why they WON'T on my SubStack!
December 25, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Merry Christmas Cavs fans!
Cavaliers are in New York today for their first Christmas Day game since 2017, and are poised to make a statement to the rest of the league with a win. Find out why the Cavs WILL win and why they WON'T on my SubStack!
Cavaliers are in New York today for their first Christmas Day game since 2017, and are poised to make a statement to the rest of the league with a win. Find out why the Cavs WILL win and why they WON'T on my SubStack!
Potential Christmas Day miracle?
Evan Mobley has been upgraded to QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow’s game against the Knicks.
December 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Potential Christmas Day miracle?
Evan Mobley has been upgraded to QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow’s game against the Knicks.
December 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Evan Mobley has been upgraded to QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow’s game against the Knicks.
STARTING LINEUP VS. NOP
Darius Garland
Donovan Mitchell
Sam Merrill
Dean Wade
Jarrett Allen
Darius Garland
Donovan Mitchell
Sam Merrill
Dean Wade
Jarrett Allen
December 24, 2025 at 12:19 AM
STARTING LINEUP VS. NOP
Darius Garland
Donovan Mitchell
Sam Merrill
Dean Wade
Jarrett Allen
Darius Garland
Donovan Mitchell
Sam Merrill
Dean Wade
Jarrett Allen
Don't plan on writing anything this week with Christmas around the corner. I do plan on watching the games and maybe sending out occasional thoughts in the moment.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Don't plan on writing anything this week with Christmas around the corner. I do plan on watching the games and maybe sending out occasional thoughts in the moment.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Darius Garland WILL play tonight.
According to Danny Cunningham, Darius Garland is intense on playing tonight, but his status is not clear until warm-ups, Atkinson confirmed.
December 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Darius Garland WILL play tonight.
According to Danny Cunningham, Darius Garland is intense on playing tonight, but his status is not clear until warm-ups, Atkinson confirmed.
December 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
According to Danny Cunningham, Darius Garland is intense on playing tonight, but his status is not clear until warm-ups, Atkinson confirmed.
Darius Garland has been listed as QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game against the Pelicans with a quad contusion.
At least it’s nothing with his toe!
At least it’s nothing with his toe!
December 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Darius Garland has been listed as QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game against the Pelicans with a quad contusion.
At least it’s nothing with his toe!
At least it’s nothing with his toe!
🚨BREAKING🚨
Sam Merrill will make his return tonight against the Charlotte Hornets. The guard has missed the last 14 games for the #Cavs due to a hand sprain.
Sam Merrill will make his return tonight against the Charlotte Hornets. The guard has missed the last 14 games for the #Cavs due to a hand sprain.
December 22, 2025 at 11:06 PM
🚨BREAKING🚨
Sam Merrill will make his return tonight against the Charlotte Hornets. The guard has missed the last 14 games for the #Cavs due to a hand sprain.
Sam Merrill will make his return tonight against the Charlotte Hornets. The guard has missed the last 14 games for the #Cavs due to a hand sprain.
Evan Mobley (calf), Larry Nance Jr. (calf) and Max Strus (foot) are still listed as out.
The #Cavs have upgraded Sam Merrill (hand), Donovan Mitchell (illness) and Craig Porter Jr. (illness) to probable for tomorrow’s game against the Charlotte Hornets.
December 21, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Evan Mobley (calf), Larry Nance Jr. (calf) and Max Strus (foot) are still listed as out.
The #Cavs have upgraded Sam Merrill (hand), Donovan Mitchell (illness) and Craig Porter Jr. (illness) to probable for tomorrow’s game against the Charlotte Hornets.
December 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The #Cavs have upgraded Sam Merrill (hand), Donovan Mitchell (illness) and Craig Porter Jr. (illness) to probable for tomorrow’s game against the Charlotte Hornets.
Tomorrow’s edition of the WeeklyWire is all about trades, and I want to hear from Cavs fans on what you think should happen.
I’ve got polls on my Instagram going for the next 24 hours, so if you want to be heard, go there now at @cavswire.
I’ve got polls on my Instagram going for the next 24 hours, so if you want to be heard, go there now at @cavswire.
December 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Tomorrow’s edition of the WeeklyWire is all about trades, and I want to hear from Cavs fans on what you think should happen.
I’ve got polls on my Instagram going for the next 24 hours, so if you want to be heard, go there now at @cavswire.
I’ve got polls on my Instagram going for the next 24 hours, so if you want to be heard, go there now at @cavswire.
STAT LEADERS:
Darius Garland: 35 PTS, 8 AST, 6-12 3PT, 13-27 FG, +3.
Jarrett Allen: 14 PTS, 12 REB (4 OREB), 5 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK.
Tyrese Proctor: 16 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 3-8 3PT
Nae'Qwan Tomlin: 15 PTS (6-14 FG, 2-5 3PT), 4 REB.
Thomas Bryant: 11 PTS (4-6 FG, 1-2 3PT), 4 REB, 2 AST, +1.
Darius Garland: 35 PTS, 8 AST, 6-12 3PT, 13-27 FG, +3.
Jarrett Allen: 14 PTS, 12 REB (4 OREB), 5 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK.
Tyrese Proctor: 16 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 3-8 3PT
Nae'Qwan Tomlin: 15 PTS (6-14 FG, 2-5 3PT), 4 REB.
Thomas Bryant: 11 PTS (4-6 FG, 1-2 3PT), 4 REB, 2 AST, +1.
December 20, 2025 at 3:02 AM
STAT LEADERS:
Darius Garland: 35 PTS, 8 AST, 6-12 3PT, 13-27 FG, +3.
Jarrett Allen: 14 PTS, 12 REB (4 OREB), 5 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK.
Tyrese Proctor: 16 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 3-8 3PT
Nae'Qwan Tomlin: 15 PTS (6-14 FG, 2-5 3PT), 4 REB.
Thomas Bryant: 11 PTS (4-6 FG, 1-2 3PT), 4 REB, 2 AST, +1.
Darius Garland: 35 PTS, 8 AST, 6-12 3PT, 13-27 FG, +3.
Jarrett Allen: 14 PTS, 12 REB (4 OREB), 5 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK.
Tyrese Proctor: 16 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 3-8 3PT
Nae'Qwan Tomlin: 15 PTS (6-14 FG, 2-5 3PT), 4 REB.
Thomas Bryant: 11 PTS (4-6 FG, 1-2 3PT), 4 REB, 2 AST, +1.
Looking like the Cavaliers will lose their third straight game and second to Chicago. With the loss the Cavaliers fall to 15-14.
December 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Looking like the Cavaliers will lose their third straight game and second to Chicago. With the loss the Cavaliers fall to 15-14.
Garland's heel was out of bounds, giving the ball right back to Chicago.
December 20, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Garland's heel was out of bounds, giving the ball right back to Chicago.
Cavaliers take a timeout with 47.2 remaining in the game after Vucevic banks a midrange shot to put the Bulls up 132-123.
December 20, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Cavaliers take a timeout with 47.2 remaining in the game after Vucevic banks a midrange shot to put the Bulls up 132-123.
Cavaliers really needed that Garland bucket, bringing them back within five.
December 20, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Cavaliers really needed that Garland bucket, bringing them back within five.
Ball splits a pair of free throws, bringing the Cavaliers within four with just over two minutes left in regulation.
December 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Ball splits a pair of free throws, bringing the Cavaliers within four with just over two minutes left in regulation.
Not sure it's the best time for Rocket Arena to be playing Michael Jackson music...
December 20, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Not sure it's the best time for Rocket Arena to be playing Michael Jackson music...
This is the Darius Garland I love. Garland hits a 34-footer to tie the game, giving him his first 30-point game of the season.
December 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
This is the Darius Garland I love. Garland hits a 34-footer to tie the game, giving him his first 30-point game of the season.
That was an incredible defensive possession. Pure effort forced a Bulls turnover, and the ball is headed the other way.
December 20, 2025 at 2:28 AM
That was an incredible defensive possession. Pure effort forced a Bulls turnover, and the ball is headed the other way.
Not sure how Tyson got that to fall, but I'm not complaining!
December 20, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Not sure how Tyson got that to fall, but I'm not complaining!
By far Tyson’s worst game of the season. That travel was his fifth turnover.
December 20, 2025 at 2:24 AM
By far Tyson’s worst game of the season. That travel was his fifth turnover.
A strong run brings the Cavaliers right back into the game after trailing by 14 at 9:37 of the third quarter. The Cavaliers attacked the basket more, which opened up a bunch of opportunities the team was able to hit—a rare occurrence in December.
December 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
A strong run brings the Cavaliers right back into the game after trailing by 14 at 9:37 of the third quarter. The Cavaliers attacked the basket more, which opened up a bunch of opportunities the team was able to hit—a rare occurrence in December.