The Cavs fell short again. Inside their mental battle, leadership test, and why belief — not talent — is the key to breaking through.

Those setbacks are other ways in which the Cavs' physical and mental toughness are being tested. They will need to play Game 2 with an edge. Nate Ulrich can be reached at [email protected].

Before James pens his next heartfelt "Coming Home" letter, he should know that Cleveland's basketball culture has evolved in ...

The Cavs are continuing to hit their stride. They are playing with a level of necessary intensity and implementing what they have learned through different situations throughout the season.

Anyway, when Altman talks about toughness, he’s referring to the mental side of the game. “We’re not tough, like there’s a mental toughness that we’re going to have to get to,” he said.

The Cavs, of course, were eliminated in the second round by the eventual East-champion Indiana Pacers. President of basketball operations Koby Altman admitted that the Cavs need to get “mentally ...

The Cavaliers historic season came to a heartbreaking end with a 114-105 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry ...

We all need that mental toughness to get Game 5 [at] home and force the series back to Indy. But you have to have some toughness to play 82 games and play every single playoff game.

In Bickerstaff’s own words, toughness is measured in actions and not words. The opportunity for the Cavs to erase that figurative scarlet “S” on their foreheads is about to begin.

Cavs' mental and physical toughness is being tested by Pacers: 'This is an uphill battle' If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission.

But this much is clear as the Cavs face a 1-0 series deficit ahead of Game 2 on Tuesday in Cleveland: Their mental and physical toughness is being tested by the Pacers. Need a break?

Anyway, when Altman talks about toughness, he’s referring to the mental side of the game. “We’re not tough, like there’s a mental toughness that we’re going to have to get to,” he said.