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Atkinson wants improved defense to end Cavs’ three-game losing streak

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson believes improved defense will help the team end their three-game losing streak after winning 16 consecutive games.
The Cavaliers have lost to the Magic, Clippers, and Kings, despite leading at halftime in each game.
Kawhi Leonard scored 12-of-19 from the field, contributing to the Clippers' comeback victory over the Cavaliers.
Atkinson stated, 'That kind of defensive performance, you’re not surviving in a playoff situation,' citing poor defense as a key issue.

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Donovan Mitchell Has Unexpected Response to Cavaliers' Losing Streak

The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost their last three games. The mini-losing streak has caught everybody off guard. After all, Kenny Atkinson’s team has been dominant throughout the season.During his postgame news conference following the Cavaliers’ 119-123 loss to the Sacramento Kings on March 19, Donovan Mitchell had an unexpected response.“I’m trying to refrain from using the word happy,” Mitchell said. “I’m kind of a sicko, so I enjoy this. Thi…

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Atkinson wants improved defense to end Cavs’ three-game losing streak

A three-game skid after winning 16 straight games has Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson reaching for the emergency brake, confident better defense will get his team back on the winning track. The Cavaliers lost to the Magic, 108-103, on March 16. They hit the road for a five-game road trip and started it by losing to the Clippers in Los Angeles, 132-119, on March 18. They lost to the Kings a night later in Sacramento, 123-119. The Cavs led at halft…

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The News-Herald

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Kings hand Cavaliers third straight loss, 123-119

By Josh Dubow The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points and the short-handed Kings handed the Cavaliers their third straight loss with a 123-119 victory on Wednesday night. DeRozan made back-to-back baskets down the stretch to give the Kings a 119-116 lead and they closed it out from there for their second consecutive win following a four-game losing streak. Malik Monk added 20 points as the Kings won without stars…

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Cavs' chances of joining exclusive fraternity vanish with 123-119 setback to Kings

The Cavs suffered a third straight loss on Wednesday night, falling to the energetic Kings, 123-119, inside Sacramento’s raucous Golden 1 Center.

14 days ago·Cleveland, United States

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Sacramento 123, Cleveland 119

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14 days ago·San Francisco, United States

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Jeff Teague: Cavs need 50+ points from Mitchell and Garland to survive in playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers may be enjoying one of the most memorable seasons in franchise history, but they’ve hit some rocky waters lately, losing three games in a row. Before the Cavs lost their third straight, former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague shared his thoughts on the team and expressed a concern. In his view, Cleveland will need star guards Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland to combine for at least 50 points in playoff games in order to win. H…

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