As the NBA season settles into its rhythm, the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves at a pivotal moment. The Cavs, who have won three straight games, now enter

Their absences will temporarily thin the team's frontcourt depth, which means more minutes for players such as Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the more disappointing teams in the Eastern Conference, battling to stay above .500 for much of December. It appears the tide may be turning as the Cavaliers carry a three-game winning streak into a Sunday afternoon matchup with the visiting Detroit Pistons.

The NBA revealed the first set of fan votes for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, with guard Donovan Mitchell the only Cavalier among the top 20 in the Eastern Conference.

The Cavaliers and Knicks open the NBA Christmas Day slate! Check our NBA odds series for the Cavs-Knicks prediction and pick.