The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t need a lot of help. Even so, they got a prime reinforcement without making any trades. Max Strus got off to a slow start to the season after missing a big chunk with a foot injury he sustained during the preseason.

Throughout the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been the best team in the NBA. Much of that can be attributed to Cleveland’s dynamic bench, which gives the Cavs a spoil of riches in their rotations.

The Thunder's blowout of the Cavaliers was borne out of a 30-2 run spanning the middle of the first quarter to the beginning of the second quarter.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, leading the NBA with a 34-6 record, are interested in trading for Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson to boost their championsh

Darius Garland finished with 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting and nine assists. Jarrett Allen had 13 points and seven rebounds. Evan Mobley was held to five points and three rebounds. Donovan Mitchell only had eight points on 3-of-15 shooting.

Big third quarter helps Cavaliers win on the road, avenging a home loss to the Pacers two nights earlier. Cavs' big four each play a big role.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday hosted the Oklahoma ... But the bench also provided Cleveland a significant lift, as Max Strus added 17 points and Ty Jerome 15, both on 6 of 7 shooting.

Playing at home, the Cavaliers overcame Donovan ... four rebounds and two assists, and Max Strus and Jarrett Allen each have nine points for Cleveland. Cavs star Donovan Mitchell remains scoreless ...

The NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers enter Sunday's home game against the Indiana Pacers with a chance to extend the Cavs' winning streak to 13.

Jarrett Allen chipped in 16 points and nine rebounds, and Max Strus had 13 points off ... baskets by Niang and Mitchell began a 9-2 Cleveland run, pushing the Cavaliers' lead to 35-28.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are not about to rest on the laurels of their NBA-best record so far this season. Joe Vardon of The Athletic reported on Friday that the Cavs have expressed interest in trading for Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson ahead of the Feb.