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More comfortable and mature, Cleveland Cavaliers see Kyrie Irving's growth both on and off the floor
Author: Chris Fedor
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It can be seen in a handful of ways. Sometimes it's easy to spot. Other times it requires a closer look.
His decision to invite Jordan McRae and Iman Shumpert to workout with him in Miami over the summer; animated in-timeout discussions with teammates about offensive sets or defensive slipups; a devious plan to douse LeBron James with water after James became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 27,000 points; swallowing his pride and cheering on teammates from the bench when head coach Tyronn Lue decided to stay with an unconventional closing lineup earlier this season; post-game outfits, ditching an old look for a more mature, dressier ensemble, even wearing a jacket and tie at times.
Kyrie Irving is different this season -- on and off the court. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cleveland Cavaliers F Kevin Love named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
Author: Joe Noga
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Nov. 21-27, marking the third time Love has earned conference player of the week honors in his career, and first with the Cavs.
The Cavaliers went 3-0 last week behind Love's 30.7 points and 9.7 rebounds per game. He scored 40 in a win against Portland on Wednesday while setting an NBA record with 34 points in the first quarter.
In three games, Love shot 55.3 percent from the field and 65.5 percent from 3-point range. He was also a perfect 21-for-21 from the free throw line.
Love won player of the week honors twice with Minnesota in 2013 and 2014. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
#CavsBucks Game Preview - November 29, 2016
Author: Staff Report
Publication: Cavs.com
Game Summary
The Cavaliers will go for their fifth straight win when they travel to the BMO Harris Bradley Center to face the Milwaukee Bucks. Tipoff is at 8:00 p.m. (ET).
Cleveland is an Eastern Conference-best 13-2 on the season, which is their best 15-game start in team history.
The Wine and Gold continue to light it up from beyond the arc. The Cavs have hit at least 10 three-pointers in all 15 games, extending their NBA record for consecutive games with 10 or more made threes to start a season. They also rank 2nd in threes made per game (13.8) and 2nd in three-point field goal percentage (.392). - CLICK HERE to read full story.
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