How to watch the 2024 NBA Playoffs
It's almost time for the 2024 NBA playoffs. Here's how to follow all the action on the court.
It's almost time for the 2024 NBA playoffs. Here's how to follow all the action on the court.
Donovan Mitchell understands what's at stake — all of it. In the weeks ahead, his reputation, his stature among the NBA's stars, maybe even his future with Cleveland, is on the line. An uneven season filled with twists, turns and injurie s for the Cavs has returned Mitchell to the playoffs, where he will be judged. “Comes with the territory,” Mitchell said.
On May 12, 1985, two-year-old Koby Altman was taking a nap when his mother, Deborah, a die-hard New York Knicks fan, was eagerly anticipating the CBS broadcast showing the first-ever NBA Draft Lottery, instituted the year before to prevent teams from tanking. The stakes were high, especially for the seven lottery teams who relied on the strange concept of rotating envelopes to decide their future. The Knicks, coming off a pitiful 24-58 season, could bring the excitement of basketball back to the Big Apple or continue its decade-long championship drought with a stroke of luck. "And the first pick in the 1985 NBA Draft," Commissioner David Stern said while holding up a card with the Knicks logo.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) is hoping to rebound from a rough postseason. AP By Chris Fedor, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — In the aftermath of last April's first-round playoff exit, Cavs center Jarrett Allen became a symbol of that demoralizing loss — thanks, in large part, to his candid, infamous quote about the lights being too bright. That shouldn't be a problem anymore. Cleveland has plenty of experience with overwhelming radiance. More Cavs coverage Is J.B. Bickerstaff the right playoff coach for Cavs? The pressure is on – Terry Pluto Son of ex-Cleveland Cavs star named MaxPreps National Junior of Year Focal points for the Cavs against the Magic and intriguing subplots
After being a longtime laughingstock of the NBA, the Orlando Magic are back in the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2020. Back then they stole Game 1 of their first round series against the Milwaukee Bucks before dropping four straight. Heading into that series against the Cavs, the Magic could have a potential X-factor in Jonathan Isaac. The Magic come into their playoff series agains the Cavs as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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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.
No one in the Cavaliers organization has even broached the subject, but it is abundantly clear that J.B. Bickerstaff is coaching for his job security in the playoffs. Bickerstaff has been coaching the Cavaliers since the middle of the 2020 season. Bickerstaff is 170-159 in the regular season but just 1-6 in the postseason.
Donovan Mitchell has been on playoff teams for six straight years and never made it past the second round — a fact that follows him like his own shadow. Mitchell is getting another chance to be a postseason hero this spring. “I think it just comes with the territory,” Mitchell said April 17 after practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts in Independence. Much was expected from Mitchell a year ago in his first season with the Cavaliers.
Two good friends as head coaches, a Cleveland star returning to health and a Magic frontcourt filled with talent and size in the Cavs-Magic series.
Sam Merrill always had a plan, but whether it went according to the timeline that he hoped for was another story. Fresh out of high school, Merrill went on a trip out of the country that changed his life, even after a traumatizing event that saw him lose two teeth. Merrill has always seemed to have a strategy, be it how to get to college, choosing the most lucrative playing opportunities, or plotting his return to the game after a long hiatus. Almost every Division I basketball player dreams of the NBA, but Merrill's sights originally didn't go that far.
Donovan Mitchell understands what's at stake — all of it. In the weeks ahead, his reputation, his stature among the NBA's stars, maybe even his future with Cleveland, is on the line. An uneven season filled with twists, turns and injuries for the Cavs has returned Mitchell to the playoffs, where he will be judged. "Comes with the territory,” Mitchell said.
Donovan Mitchell understands what's at stake — all of it. In the weeks ahead, his reputation, his stature among the NBA's stars, maybe even his future with Cleveland, is on the line. An uneven season filled with twists, turns and injurie s for the Cavs has returned Mitchell to the playoffs, where he will be judged.
The highs and lows of the Cleveland Cavaliers season has prepared them for a run in the NBA playoffs. The Cavaliers have dealt with injuries to key players really all season. Most recently, Donovan Mitchell, Dean Wade and Sam Merrill have all missed time following the All-Star break. J.B. Bickerstaff said Wade did not practice on Wednesday and is still considered day to day.
The Cavs likely won't be at full strength ahead of their first-round playoff series opener against the Orlando Magic. Versatile forward Dean Wade, who has been sidelined for more than a month because of personal reasons and a sprained knee, did not participate in Cleveland's practice Wednesday afternoon at Cleveland Clinic Courts. If you or a loved one has questions and needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966 or the National Council on Program Gambling Helpline (NCPG) at 1-800-522-4700 or visit 1800gambler.net for more information.
The Cavs begin their quest at redeeming themselves from last year's first-round exit with this year's opening series set for Saturday. With Game 1 looming, subscribers had the opportunity to voice their opinions as to how many series the Cavs would win. If you feel like you missed out on having your voice heard, here is how you can become a Cavs insider and interact with beat reporters Chris Fedor and Ethan Sands, who will give you firsthand information that they gather from attending practices, shootarounds, games, press conferences, and locker room conversations while adding their knowledge of the game. The beat reporters also host the Wine and Gold Talk podcast that airs at 5 a.m. five days out of the week on all streaming platforms, including YouTube.
We break down the first-round matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic.
As the NBA Playoffs bracket takes shape, so does the Cavs playoff schedule vs Magic. Game 1 is Saturday. Here's schedule for Game 2 and beyond.
The first two games in the Western Conference's Play-In Tournament are in the books, with the Los Angeles Lakers clinching the No. 7 seed and the Sacramento beating the Golden State Warriors in the second contest to set up a matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans for the No. 8 seed. ESPN Sources: The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing to be without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for the start of their opening round series against the Indiana Pacers, but are hopeful treatment on his left calf strain will allow him to return sometime later in the series.
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Donovan Mitchell is included in a new playoff commercial, the NBA announced Tuesday. Mitchell joins Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum, Shaquille O'Neal and others in the campaign which is narrated by Chris Rock.
Sports Cavs' first-round playoff matchup is set By Tribune News Service - April 16, 2024 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp CLEVELAND — Bring on the Orlando Magic. After losing their regular-season finale to the Charlotte Hornets and finishing as the Eastern Conference's fourth seed, the Cavs' first-round playoff matchup is set. They will play the fifth-seeded Orlando Magic to open the 2024 NBA Playoffs — a result that was solidified shortly after the final buzzer sounded at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. “They're big,” Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff said of the Magic. “Obviously, they've got great positional size all over the floor. They've got individuals who can create their own shot, put a ton
The Brooklyn Nets are hiring former Cleveland Cavaliers and Canton Charge coach Jordi Fernandez as the team's next head coach, according to reports. Fernandez, 41, has served as associate head coach for the Kings since 2022.
The Thunder, Clippers and Rockets saw the biggest jumps in attendance this season.