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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (ribs) out Tuesday vs. Celtics
Tue, May 7, 2024, 12:41 PM
NBA injury report
Jarrett Allen (right rib contusion) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Cavaliers-Celtics matchup
Analysis: Allen is set to miss a third consecutive contest after suffering a rib injury against Orlando in the first round. Evan Mobley will play more minutes at center while Isaac Okoro, Marcus Morris, and Tristan Thomson get a shot to be a larger part of the frontcourt rotation. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (ribs) questionable for Game 1
Mon, May 6, 2024, 11:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jarrett Allen (right rib contusion) is questionable to play in Game 1 against Boston on Tuesday.
Analysis: Allen missed the final three games of round one, with Isaac Okoro starting twice and Marcus Morris starting once. Okoro started Game 7, so he should start again if Allen is forced to miss the start of this series. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley records 16 boards, five blocked shots
Sun, May 5, 2024, 10:25 AM
Evan Mobley accounted for 11 points (5-of-8 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 16 rebounds, one assist, and five blocked shots in 41 minutes in Sunday's 106-94 win over the Magic.
Analysis: Cleveland is headed to the second round, with their series against Boston beginning on Tuesday. While Mobley struggled with turnovers in Sunday's Game 7, committing six, he was excellent as a rebounder and defender. He rejected five shots, moving his total to 12 in the series' final three games. And those were games the Cavaliers played without Jarrett Allen, who is dealing with a rib injury. Both teams could be without an essential big man for Tuesday's Game 1 in Boston, as the Celtics will not have Kristaps Porzingis (calf). If Allen cannot play, Mobley will continue to take on more responsibilities as the Cavaliers' defensive anchor. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert chips in with 15 bench points Sunday
Sun, May 5, 2024, 10:19 AM
Caris LeVert accumulated 15 points (5-of-9 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one blocked shot in 29 minutes in Sunday's Game 7 victory over Orlando.
Analysis: Cleveland went into the halftime break trailing by ten (53-43), with LeVert and Donovan Mitchell being why the home team remained within striking distance. LeVert scored 10 of his 15 points in the first half, taking a back seat to Max Strus and Darius Garland (and Mitchell, of course) in the second. While he did score 15 points in Games 3 and 7, LeVert was responsible for 22 total in the other five games. The Cavaliers will need more consistent production in the second round against Boston, with Game 1 of that series set for Tuesday night. |
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Max Strus Max Strus scores 11 second-half points in Game 7
Sun, May 5, 2024, 10:14 AM
Max Strus finished Sunday's Game 7 victory over the Magic with 13 points (5-of-9 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, one steal, and three 3-pointers in 31 minutes.
Analysis: After scoring seven points or less in the series' first four games, Strus hit double figures in the final three. He was critical during the second half of Game 7, scoring 11 of his 13 points to (along with Darius Garland) give Donovan Mitchell the offensive assistance Cleveland's star guard desperately needed. Garland had a rough Sunday overall, shooting 3-of-13 from the field and finishing with 12 points, three rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one 3-pointer. While he and Strus did what was required to get past Orlando, both must be better in Cleveland's second-round series against Boston. Game 1 is on Tuesday night. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell dominates, scores 39 in Game 7
Sun, May 5, 2024, 9:55 AM
Donovan Mitchell shot 11-of-27 from the field and 15-of-17 from the foul line in Sunday's 106-94 win over Orlando, scoring 39 points with nine rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block, and two 3-pointers in 44 minutes.
Analysis: Mitchell did what players with playoff experience are supposed to do in a game the magnitude of Sunday's Game 7. While the Cavaliers struggled collectively, Spida shouldered most of the load until others stepped up. He scored 89 points in Games 6 and 7, the second-most in the sixth and seventh games of an NBA playoff series (Allen Iverson scored 90 in Games 6 and 7 of the 2002 Eastern Conference Finals vs. Milwaukee). The reward for Mitchell and the Cavaliers is a matchup with Boston in a series that will begin on Tuesday. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen out Sunday, Isaac Okoro to start
Sun, May 5, 2024, 6:27 AM
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Jarrett Allen (right rib contusion) will not play against the Magic in Game 7 on Sunday.
Analysis: Allen will miss a third straight game, but Isaac Okoro will start in his place for this one. Okoro started Game 5, but Marcus Morris slid into the starting lineup for Game 6. The home team has won every game this series, and Cleveland will look defend their court once again to close out the series. |
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Craig Porter Craig Porter Jr. (ankle) out for Game 7 on Sunday
Sat, May 4, 2024, 11:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Craig Porter Jr. (left ankle sprain) is out for Sunday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Porter's continued absence will not impact the Cavaliers' rotation, as he has not played since the regular season finale. Even if he were healthy, starters Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell will log heavy minutes as Cleveland looks to avoid another first-round exit. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (ribs) questionable for Game 7 Sun.
Sat, May 4, 2024, 11:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jarrett Allen (right rib contusion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Allen missed Games 5 and 6 of this series, with the Cavaliers initially considering him questionable for both. If he cannot play in Game 7, who fills the void in the starting lineup is up in the air. While Isaac Okoro was tabbed to do so in Game 5, Marcus Morris Sr. received the starting nod for Game 6. |
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Marcus Morris Marcus Morris Sr. struggles in spot start Friday
Fri, May 3, 2024, 4:37 PM
Marcus Morris Sr. shot 1-of-7 from the field in Friday's Game 6 loss to the Magic, scoring two points with eight rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes.
Analysis: Cleveland was without Jarrett Allen (ribs) for a second straight game, with coach JB Bickerstaff deciding to go big in Game 6. Unfortunately for the Cavs, the lineup change did not have the desired effect on either end of the floor. Morris grabbed a team-high eight rebounds but shot the ball poorly, and Cleveland still allowed 15 offensive rebounds. Isaac Okoro, who moved to the bench after starting Game 5, finished Friday's loss with four points, one rebound, one assist, and two blocks in 24 minutes. Morris or Okoro will start Sunday's Game 7 if Allen cannot play. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland records 21/6/5/2 line in Game 6
Fri, May 3, 2024, 4:33 PM
Darius Garland shot 10-of-16 from the field in Friday's 103-96 loss to the Magic, tallying 21 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one 3-pointer in 43 minutes.
Analysis: Garland surpassed the 20-point mark for a second consecutive game, again shooting above 50% from the field. However, it's difficult to win when players not named Garland or Donovan Mitchell combine to score 25 points. Max Strus was the only other Cavalier in double figures, and he scored 10 points while also tallying eight rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 39 minutes. The home team has won all six games in this series, which could bode well for Cleveland ahead of Sunday's Game 7. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell goes off for 50 in Game 6 loss
Fri, May 3, 2024, 4:01 PM
Donovan Mitchell shot 22-of-36 from the field and 3-of-6 from the foul line in Friday's 103-96 loss to Orlando, scoring 50 points with four rebounds, four assists, one block, and three 3-pointers in 42 minutes.
Analysis: Playing in a close-out game for the first time in his two seasons with the Cavaliers, Mitchell did his best to carry Cleveland across the finish line. He scored all 18 of the team's points in the fourth quarter, finishing with a game-high 50. Mitchell has scored 50 or more in three postseason games in his career, with Friday's effort being his first since Game 4 of a 2020 first-round series against the Nuggets (as a member of the Jazz). However, if Cleveland is to defend home court in Game 7 on Sunday, Mitchell will need more help from Evan Mobley (3/7/0/1/5 in 34 minutes), especially if Jarrett Allen (ribs) cannot play. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (ribs) downgraded to out for Game 6
Fri, May 3, 2024, 12:32 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jarrett Allen (right rib contusion) has been ruled out for Game 6 against Orlando on Friday.
Analysis: Allen will remain sidelined for this game, though Marcus Morris will start in his place this time. Isaac Okoro will return to playing a role off the bench, with Evan Mobley shifting to center once again. |
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Craig Porter Craig Porter Jr. (ankle) still out for Game 6
Thu, May 2, 2024, 11:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Craig Porter Jr. (left ankle sprain) will remain sidelined for Game 6 against Orlando on Friday.
Analysis: Porter Jr.'s continued absence will have no impact on this series. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (ribs) questionable Friday vs. Magic
Thu, May 2, 2024, 7:30 AM
NBA injury report
Jarrett Allen (right rib contusion) is listed as questionable ahead of the Cavaliers' Friday matchup with the Magic.
Analysis: Cleveland pulled out a wi without Allen in Game 5 and the big man could return to the rotation ahead of the weekend. Marcus Marris will likely take on significant frontcourt minutes if Allen is ruled out for a second consecutive contest. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland scores 17 points in first quarter
Tue, Apr 30, 2024, 5:24 PM
Darius Garland lit up the Magic with 23 points (9-of-16 FGs), five rebounds, five assists and three triples on Tuesday.
Analysis: Garland got off to a scorching hot start in this game and scored 17 points in the first quarter to help the Cavs jump out to a 33-23 lead. Unfortunately, he didn't do much scoring after that. This has been a poor series for Garland, so it was encouraging to see him get off to a strong start, and he ended up having his highest-scoring game of the series. We'll see if he can carry any of this shooting down to Orlando for Game 5 on Friday. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell leads Cavs with 28 points in win
Tue, Apr 30, 2024, 5:16 PM
Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 28 points (9-of-23 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one triple in a 104-103 win over the Magic in Game 5 on Tuesday.
Analysis: After two poor performances in Orlando, Mitchell vowed to play better moving forward. He did just that, and while he didn't have his best shooting night, he was able to lead the team in scoring and ice the game with two a pair of late free throws. They'll have a chance to close out the series in Orlando in Game 6 on Friday, but Mitchell will have to be much better than he was in Games 3 and 4. If he doesn't they'll be back in Cleveland on Sunday for Game 7. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley comes away with game-saving block
Tue, Apr 30, 2024, 5:02 PM
Evan Mobley posted a full line on Tuesday with 14 points (7-of-11 FGs), 13 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks against Orlando in Game 5.
Analysis: With Jarrett Allen sidelined with a rib contusion, Evan Mobley was the primary center for this game. He has had a solid series, but Allen has been more dominant down low. However, this was a golden opportunity for Mobley to shine, and he ended up securing the win by blocking a layup attempt from Franz Wagner with just a few seconds left. He posted a full stat line and made numerous plays down the stretch that resulted in the win. It's unclear if Allen will be back for Game 6 on Friday, but if he remains out, the Cavs should be confident with Mobley at center. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen ruled out, Isaac Okoro to start
Tue, Apr 30, 2024, 1:34 PM
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Jarrett Allen (right rib contusion) has been ruled out for Game 5 on Tuesday against the Magic, which will allow Isaac Okoro to start in his place.
Analysis: With Allen sidelined, Evan Mobley will shift over to center, with Okoro entering the starting unit. Mobley has had a solid series, but he'll have to really step up with Allen out of the rotation. Tristan Thompson will likely also be forced into extra minutes behind Mobley. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (rib) questionable Tuesday vs. Magic
Tue, Apr 30, 2024, 7:08 AM
NBA injury report
Jarrett Allen (right rib contusion) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Cavaliers-Magic game.
Analysis: Allen is on the injury report after scoring a series-high 21 points in Game 4. The Cavs big man's production has dropped off since he recorded back-to-back double-doubles in Games 1 and 2. Tristan Thompson could be asked to step up and play a larger role if Allen is ruled out. |
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