With the 28-year-old out of the lineup for an extended period, Max Strus seems poised to reclaim his starting small forward spot from last season, as he has started in each of Cleveland's last five contests. The Cavaliers also have Georges Niang, Sam Merrill, and Jaylon Tyson as additional wing depth during Wade's absence.

The unsung hero of Cleveland's victory was Georges Niang, who put together his best game of the season on both ends of the floor. The veteran forward finished the game with 15 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 71 percent (5-for-7) from the floor.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a stretch that qualifies as their second worst of the season entering the finale of a three-game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday in Minneapolis.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Cleveland ...

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a stretch ... game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday in Minneapolis. Cleveland is off to a tremendous start with 34 wins in ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers took control in the second half and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for a ...

Darius Garland scored 26 points and Evan Mobley had 16 points and 10 rebounds after both were named All-Star reserves, helping the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 137-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Darius Garland scored 26 points and Donovan Mitchell added 24 as the Cleveland Cavaliers easily defeated the visiting Atlanta Hawks 137-115 on Thursday night.

The Cavs take the court against the Atlanta Hawks Thursday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Follow along here for live score updates.

This is the fourth time in franchise history that the Cavaliers have earned three NBA All-Star selections (1989, 1993 and 2017). Other Eastern Conference reserves include: Jaylen Brown (Boston), Pascal Siakim (Indiana), Cade Cunningham (Detroit), Damian Lillard (Milwaukee) and Tyler Herro (Miami).

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