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CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
1 day ago
Harden’s four turnovers in Game 6 matched his series-low, as efficiency remains an issue for the Cavaliers’ point guard. He struggled with his shot on Friday, going 1-of-4 from beyond the arc after entering Game 6 making 41 percent of his attempts. While Harden did finish one rebound and one assist shy of a triple-double, the Cavaliers need more from him if they’re to avoid a first-round exit. Game 7 is on Sunday.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
1 day ago
Mobley recorded series-highs in points and rebounds in Game 6, finishing with his first double-double of the series. However, it wasn’t enough to give Cleveland the win that would have ended the series. One thing that Mobley and the Cavaliers can take solace in is that the road team has yet to win a game, and the Cavaliers will host Game 7 on Sunday. He’ll need to produce a similar performance to get Cleveland into the second round, especially if James Harden continues to struggle.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
1 day ago
After making 39 percent of his three-point attempts in the first five games of this series, Mitchell shot 2-of-10 in Game 6. While that wasn’t the only reason for the Cavaliers’ inability to close out the series, his struggles did not help matters. For Cleveland to avoid becoming the first team in this series to lose a home game on Sunday, they’ll need a more efficient offensive performance from their All-Star backcourt. Mitchell and James Harden shot a combined 16-of-40 from the field in Game 6.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
3 days ago
Schröder and Evan Mobley came up big for the Cavaliers in the second half of Game 5, combining to score 29 of the team’s 58 points. The veteran guard came off the bench and shot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, with the Cavaliers going 18-of-36 as a team. Game 5 was Schröder’s best outing of the series, as he totaled 18 points in the first four games. A similar effort in Game 6 on Friday would be of great use to the Cavaliers, who need one more win to seal the series.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
3 days ago
Harden has committed at least four turnovers in each game of this series, including six in Game 5. However, while he was inefficient as a playmaker, the Cavaliers’ guard finished the 125-120 victory with solid percentages from the field and the foul line. And with three other Cavaliers scoring at least 19 points, there was ample help to compensate for Harden’s turnover issues. He’ll need to clean that up some if the Cavaliers are to end the series on Friday in Toronto.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
3 days ago
Mobley was outstanding after halftime, scoring 16 of his 23 points to help the Cavaliers take a 3-2 series lead. The versatile forward, who did not miss from beyond the arc, finished with a complete stat line, with a 4-of-8 night at the foul line being the lone concern. However, the Cavaliers will need Mobley to be much better on the road when the series shifts to Toronto for Game 6 than he was in Games 3 and 4. In those defeats, Mobley totaled 23 points on 8-of-24 shooting from the field.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
3 days ago
The home team has yet to lose a game in this series, with the Cavaliers limiting Toronto to 17 fourth-quarter points to take a 3-2 lead. Mitchell didn’t have his best night shooting the basketball, making just four of his 12 two-point attempts, but a 3-of-5 night from beyond the arc gave the overall percentage a welcome boost. After scoring 30 points or more in the first two games of this series, Mitchell has been held to 20 or fewer in three straight. He’ll look to turn that around in Game 6 on Friday, with a win advancing the Cavaliers to the second round.
CLE • Small Forward • #1
4 days ago
The rumblings that Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson was considering a change to his starting lineup have been proven true. Strus, who was a starter for most of last season, moves into the starting five for Wednesday’s game, with Dean Wade heading to the bench. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
7 days ago
It didn’t take much production for Merrill to conclude as one of Cleveland’s best offensive performers on Sunday. In 19 minutes, he provided his usual three-point shooting and was the only positive contributor off the bench in terms of plus-minus. Merill didn’t accumulate many other stats, leaving his three-point shooting as the primary value he brought in Game 4.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
7 days ago
It didn’t take much production for Merrill to conclude as one of Cleveland’s best offensive performers on Sunday. In 19 minutes, he provided his usual three-point shooting and was the only positive contributor off the bench in terms of plus-minus. Merill didn’t accumulate many other stats, leaving his three-point shooting as the primary value he brought in Game 4.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
7 days ago
Harden played inconsistently throughout Sunday’s loss. Six of his seven turnovers came in the first half, which is also when the majority of his points were scored. And while the former league MVP spent most of the second half making plays for his teammates, his scoring production down the stretch was absent and missed by a Cleveland offense that needed answers. Harden has now played unspectacularly in two straight losses. He’ll need to get back on track in Game 5 to help Cleveland end its losing streak.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
7 days ago
Harden played inconsistently throughout Sunday’s loss. Six of his seven turnovers came in the first half, which is also when the majority of his points were scored. And while the former league MVP spent most of the second half making plays for his teammates, his scoring production down the stretch was absent and missed by a Cleveland offense that needed answers. Harden has now played unspectacularly in two straight losses. He’ll need to get back on track in Game 5 to help Cleveland end its losing streak.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
7 days ago
Mitchell was one of many Cavaliers who struggled on Sunday. He wasn’t great from the three-point line and was very inefficient inside the arc. He even committed a late turnover when trying to advance the ball past halfcourt. Overall, it was simply an off-night for the league’s seventh-leading scorer during the regular season. Cleveland could use a bounce-back game from him in Game 5.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
9 days ago
Despite struggling with his shooting, Mobley made some solid contributions in the loss. He was Cleveland’s best rebounder, led the team in assists, and tied a team-high in steals across his 33 minutes. He was one of several Cavaliers to have a tough time as a scorer, but he’ll have a chance to bounce back in Game 4.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
9 days ago
Harden struggled throughout Game 3’s loss. He had little impact as a passer, shot inefficiently from the floor, and committed eight turnovers along the way. Even in the unspectacular showing, he finished as Cleveland’s leading scorer in his 33 minutes. Surely, he’ll look to dial up a better performance on Sunday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
9 days ago
Mitchell was held to his lowest scoring total of the series on Thursday. Poor shooting from beyond the arc was the main cause of his struggles, and his lack of free-throw attempts didn’t help either. If we’re looking for clear positives, Mitchell finished his two-point shots at a high rate and was decent on the glass. Otherwise, it was an unspectacular game for him. He’ll look to bounce back on Sunday.
CLE • Center • #3
10 days ago
Bryant’s return from a six-game absence will give the Cavaliers another depth option in the frontcourt. The veteran center averaged 6.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game during the regular season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #3
10 days ago
Bryant is expected to return following a six-game absence, but his availability won’t have much impact on Cleveland’s rotation. He’ll serve as a depth option in the frontcourt.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #3
11 days ago
Bryant has missed Cleveland’s last six games, including the first two games of this series, with a strained left calf. His absence has not significantly affected the Cavaliers’ rotation, as all of the other frontcourt options have been healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #4
12 days ago
While solid in Saturday’s series-opener, Mobley was considerably better in Game 2. He only missed two shot attempts from the field, and the tandem of him and Jarrett Allen (10/3/1/2/3) effectively played Raptors’ starting center Jakob Poeltl off the floor. Cleveland won the first two games by 13 and 10 points, and neither appeared to be that close. Mobley and the Cavaliers will look to take a 3-0 series lead on Thursday in Toronto.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
12 days ago
After scoring 32 points in Game 1, Mitchell put up another efficient 30-point stat line in Game 2. Only LeBron James has more 30-point playoff games as a Cavalier than Spida, who shot 9-of-13 from inside the arc and committed just one turnover on Monday. Cleveland will look to extend its lead when the series shifts to Toronto for Game 3 on Thursday.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
12 days ago
Cleveland’s three best players were highly effective in Game 2, with Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley combining for 83 of their 115 points. In addition to his efficient scoring, Harden recorded five steals, two shy of his playoff career-high. He has been outstanding in the first two games of this series, and the Cavaliers will need more of the same from Harden in Game 3 on Thursday in Toronto.
CLE • Center • #3
14 days ago
Bryant remains out with a strained left calf, with Monday’s game being the sixth that he has missed. His continued absence won’t have a significant impact on the Cavaliers’ frontcourt rotation, as all of the key contributors are healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Small Forward • #1
15 days ago
Strus came off the bench and had 24 points on 10 attempts from the field and four three-pointers. The 30-year-old shooting guard was +8 in 24 minutes off the bench. Strus is known for performances like this in the playoffs going back to his days with the Miami Heat.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
15 days ago
Harden stepped up big time in his Cavaliers playoff debut. The 36-year-old point guard had 22 points on 17 attempts from the field and four three-pointers. Harden also dished out 10 assists, earning a double-double. He and Donovan Mitchell showed in Game 1 that this series could be over quickly if the Raptors defense doesn’t step up in the next game.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
15 days ago
Mitchell has now scored at least 30 points in nine consecutive Game 1s in his career, which is an NBA record. The 29-year-old shooting guard is no stranger to the playoffs, having made it in every season of his career so far. Mitchell was excellent Saturday and he’ll need to keep it up if he wants to advance to the conference finals for the first time in his career.
CLE • Center • #3
16 days ago
Bryant missed Cleveland’s final four regular-season games with a strained left calf, and the injury will keep him out for Saturday’s series opener as well. With Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley available, Bryant’s minutes were going to be limited if he were healthy enough to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard • #
20 days ago
While Proctor did record seven turnovers on Sunday, the rookie guard recorded his first double-double and finished two assists shy of a triple-double. Proctor logged a season-high 35 minutes on Sunday, taking on a role that does not align with what he’ll be asked to do during the playoffs. Unless there are injuries at the point guard position, Proctor is unlikely to crack the rotation.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
20 days ago
In his second game back from a toe injury, Tyson played 26 minutes on Sunday. The role he enjoyed against the Wizards is unlikely to match what he’ll be asked to do in Cleveland’s first-round series against Toronto, but the second-year wing has shown that he’s a capable contributor. The future appears to be bright for Tyson in Cleveland.
CLE • Power Forward • #
20 days ago
With the Cavaliers resting most of their regulars, players like Tomlin were able to log extended minutes in Sunday’s regular-season finale. The second-year forward made the most of his opportunity, recording a career-high point total and surpassing the 20-point mark for the second time. Tomlin did not record any defensive stats, but the offensive production was excellent for those in active fantasy leagues. He’ll take on his usual reserve role during the playoffs and is not guaranteed consistent rotation minutes.