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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards preview: Taking care of business

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December 3, 2024

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards preview: Taking care of business

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards square off in a battle between the top and bottom seeds in the Eastern Conference.

Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (18-3) vs. Washington Wizards (2-16)
Where: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse – Cleveland, OH
When: 7:00 p.m., Tuesday Dec. 3
TV: Fanduel Sports Network Ohio (previously Bally Sports), NBA League Pass
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Line: Cavs -16
Expected Cavs starting lineup: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen.
Cavs injury report: Ty Jerome – QUESTIONABLE (illness) Max Strus – OUT (ankle), Emoni Bates – OUT (knee), Dean Wade – QUESTIONABLE (ankle), JT Thor – OUT (G League), Luke Travers – OUT (G League)
Expected Wizards starting lineup: Jordan Poole, Malcom Brogdon, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr
Wizards injury report: Kyle Kuzma – OUT (rib), Saddiq Bey – OUT (knee), Tristen Vukcevic – OUT (knee)
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There will be no NBA Cup implications as both Cleveland and Washington have already been eliminated. Yet, this is another opportunity for the Cavaliers to add to their win total and fend off the Boston Celtics — who are quickly challenging the Cavs for the No. 1 seed despite their undefeated start.

Battle of youth

The Wizards are still in the thick of a rebuild. That means prospects such as Bilil Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George and Carlton “Bub” Carrington will all be on the floor tonight as the Cavaliers get a glimpse of this developing talent.

Sarr will pose an interesting matchup for Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. The No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, Sarr recently put up 20 points on 4-5 three-point shooting against the Chicago Bulls. It didn’t translate to a win (not even close) but Sarr’s potential floor spacing could give Cleveland’s frontcourt another chance at polishing their defense against perimeter-oriented bigs.

Getting back to Cleveland’s roots

The Cavaliers have predicated themselves on defense. Over the last three years, that’s been their calling card. But this year, things are beginning to shift — with the Cavs scoring in bunches and sometimes, not bringing the same energy on the defensive end.

The defense has slipped, falling to 19th over the last two weeks. They’ve struggled to contain the point of attack as drive-and-kick opportunities have led to a barrage of three-point shooting against them. Opponents are shooting the second-highest three-point percentage in the NBA versus Cleveland.

This is a trend the Cavaliers should look to course correct in tonight’s matchup. The Wizards have some firepower on offense but not enough to give this team any problems — as long as they take this matchup seriously.

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Woman killed Slavic Village shooting identified as Willoughby grandmother

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December 3, 2024

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Woman killed Slavic Village shooting identified as Willoughby grandmother

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Officials have released the name of the woman shot and killed just one day before Thanksgiving in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood.

Rasheeda Henderson, 42, was a mother and grandmother who lived in Willoughby.

Cleveland police say the shooting happened just before 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, in the 7700 block of Broadway Avenue.

Henderson was found shot in a vehicle, and according to police, she was taken to a local hospital, where she died.

An online fundraiser states that Henderson leaves behind three children and three grandchildren.

Police said no arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call Cleveland police.

Homicide detectives are investigating.

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Cleveland police investigate murder at gas station

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December 3, 2024

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Cleveland police investigate murder at gas station

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Police are investigating a Monday morning murder at a gas station on the city’s East side.

Officers were called out to the Sunoco Gas Station at East 131st Street and Harvard Avenue around 10:30 a.m. for a report of a shooting.

This is in the city’s Union Miles neighborhood.

Cleveland EMS confirmed a male victim was pronounced dead at the scene and nobody was transported.

The suspect fled the scene after the shooting and remains on the loose.

19 News has reached out to Cleveland police for additional information.

This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.

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Philadelphia 76ers Reportedly Sign Atlanta Hawks Player’s Brother

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December 2, 2024

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Philadelphia 76ers Reportedly Sign Atlanta Hawks Player’s Brother

On Tuesday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers will play the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina.

Before the game, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps reported that the 76ers will sign Pete Nance to a two-way contract.

Via Bontemps: “The Philadelphia 76ers are signing Pete Nance to a two-way contract, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports confirmed to ESPN. Nance, the younger brother of Hawks big Larry Nance, has been playing for the Cleveland Charge in the G-League.”

The Philadelphia 76ers are signing Pete Nance to a two-way contract, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports confirmed to ESPN. Nance, the younger brother of Hawks big Larry Nance, has been playing for the Cleveland Charge in the G-League.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) December 3, 2024
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Nance is currently averaging 18.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.0 blocks per contest while shooting 47.7% from the field and 32.0% from the three-point range in eight G League games.

The 76ers had 3x Guard/Wing’s on their 2-way contracts prior to this +Pete Nance signing.
It’ll align that contract-spacing more appropriately no matter who is waived or elevated based on the idea of 1x Talent spanning each main position-group. 1x G/W, 1x W/F, 1x F/C/Big.
— Ben Sig (@sig_50) December 3, 2024

Nance has appeared in eight NBA games for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

He played his college basketball for UNC and Northwestern.

Sep 30, 2024; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Pete Nance (8) poses for a photo during media day at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

His older brother (Larry Nance Jr.) is in his ninth NBA season.

In addition to the Hawks, (Larry) Nance Jr. has also spent time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Nov 9, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) shown on the court before the game against the Chicago Bulls at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

As for the 76ers, they have had an extremely slow start to the 2024-25 NBA season.

They are currently the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 4-14 record in 18 games.

Over the previous ten games, the 76ers have gone just 3-7.

Sixers head coach Nick Nurse calls to his players during a preseason game on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. / Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Most recently, the 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons (on the road) by a score of 111-96.

On the road, they have gone 2-7 in the nine games they have played away from Philadelphia.

Last season, the 76ers lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

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