Cleveland Cavaliers

January 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) dunks the basketball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the first half at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 126-91. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NBA Finals: For both the Cavs and Warriors, narratives are at stake

Why we should enjoy the 2017 NBA Finals

NBA Finals will be decided by Kyrie vs. Steph, not LeBron vs. Durant

2017 NBA Finals: Potential x-factors for the Cavs and Warriors

May 19, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half against the Boston Celtics in game two of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James must save the NBA Playoffs

Last time they met in the Finals: Warriors vs. Cavaliers

May 19, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (left), forward Kevin Love (center) and forward LeBron James (right) look on from the bench during the second half against the Boston Celtics in game two of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Cavaliers-Celtics Game 3 reaction and analysis

Apr 15, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a dunk in the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Building the perfect LeBron stopper

May 5, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a call during game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James is defying Father Time

Apr 23, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Cleveland Cavalier fans celebrate after winning against the Indiana Pacers in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Cleveland defeats Indiana 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Cavs-Celtics Game 2 reaction and analysis

Dec 29, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and forward Kevin Love (0) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 124-118. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Last time they met in the playoffs: Cavaliers vs. Celtics

May 1, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the first quarter in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Have the Cavs really flipped the switch defensively?

May 5, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) goes to shoot a free throw as Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) looks on during game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Cavs vs Raptors: Game 3 Fallout

Dec 5, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) dribbles the ball past Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) in the first half at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Last Time They Met In The Playoffs: Cavaliers vs Raptors

Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) shoots the the game winning shot during the fourth quarter against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Has Anyone Seen Kyrie Irving?

Apr 15, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Cavs Prove They’re Still The Team To Beat

Apr 15, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Indiana Pacers center Kevin Seraphin (1) throws a pass while defended by Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23), guard JR Smith (5) and guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the third quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

The East Playoffs Are Weird

Apr 15, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the fourth quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Heading Into Game 4, Are The Pacers Done?

Apr 20, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks against the Indiana Pacers in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Cleveland defeats Indiana 119-114. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Cavs, Behind Greatest Playoff Comeback In NBA History, Take 3-0 Series Lead vs Pacers

Apr 8, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) signs autographs for fans after a game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. The Pacers won 127-112. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Is There Hope for the Pacers in Game 3?

Mar 24, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson (24) watches a replay after getting called for a foul in the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers: The Bench Was The Difference In Game 1 vs Indiana

Feb 8, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is guarded by Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Cleveland defeated Indiana 132-117. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Last Time They Met: Cavs vs Pacers

Mar 22, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks the ball during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 126-113. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers: Are The Defending NBA Champions In Trouble?

Feb 6, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) defends during the fourth quarter at Verizon Center. Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards 140-135 in fourth quarter. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

If The Cavs Can’t Stop Pick-n-Roll, How Can They Stop Golden State?

Mar 25, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith (5) and forward LeBron James (23) and guard Kyrie Irving (2) watch from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Quicken Loans Arena. The Wizards won 127-115. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland’s Defense Isn’t Even Close To Where It Should Be

Nov 1, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders (8) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics center Vitor Faverani (38) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Larry Sanders Completes Comeback, Signs With Cavs

Cleveland Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving Is One-Dimensional, And That’s OK

Jan 30, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) walks back up the court during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Cavaliers 104-97. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers: Why They’re Not A Lock To Make The NBA Finals