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James Harden James Harden has 18 points in Game 7 win vs. TOR
Sun, May 3, 2026, 5:40 PM
James Harden totaled 18 points (3-of-9 FGs, 11-of-13 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, three steals and one three-pointer in the win over the Raptors on Sunday.
Analysis: Harden did the bulk of his scoring at the charity stripe in Game 7, which helped offset some inefficient shooting during his 37 minutes. And with the shooting struggles also came a lack of playmaking ??" he finished with his lowest assist total of the series. Yet, there were positives. The former league MVP recorded fewer than four turnovers for the first time in the series and remained active with his hands on defense. Still, he'll likely need to perform better in the Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup against the top-seeded Pistons for the Cavaliers to advance. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell scores 22 points in win over TOR
Sun, May 3, 2026, 5:32 PM
Donovan Mitchell produced 22 points (9-of-20 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers in the win over the Raptors on Sunday.
Analysis: Mitchell wasn't at his best on Sunday, but he did enough to be effective. He was one of Cleveland's most impactful starters, and despite struggles from three-point range, he still tied for a team high in points. Without any stocks, a single assist, and just a few boards, Mitchell's contributions mostly came as a scorer in Game 7; he'll hope to land greater counting stats beginning in Game 1 against the Knicks. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen has huge 22/19 double-double in win
Sun, May 3, 2026, 5:25 PM
Jarrett Allen logged 22 points (7-of-11 FGs, 8-of-14 FTs), nineteen rebounds, two assists, two steals and three blocks in Sunday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Allen picked a fantastic time to log his best performance of the postseason. He dominated the offensive glass for putbacks and cleaned up the defensive boards, totaling nearly 20 rebounds. His interior dominance led to many trips to the charity stripe as well, as the Raptors couldn't match Allen's activity throughout the game, which is also reflected in the five stocks. Again, Allen was the star of the show on Sunday in Cleveland's biggest game of the season. He'll try to take Sunday's momentum into Game 1 against the Pistons. |
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James Harden James Harden dishes out nine assists in Game 6
Fri, May 1, 2026, 4:50 PM
James Harden produced 16 points (5-of-14 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), nine rebounds, nine assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in Friday's Game 6 loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: 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. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley records 26/14/3/1 line in Game 6
Fri, May 1, 2026, 4:49 PM
Evan Mobley recorded 26 points (9-of-15 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), 14 rebounds, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Friday's Game 6 loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: 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. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell scores 24 but goes cold from deep
Fri, May 1, 2026, 4:49 PM
Donovan Mitchell amassed 24 points (11-of-26 FGs), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two three-pointers in Friday's Game 6 loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: 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. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder contributes 19 points in Game 5
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 4:29 PM
Dennis Schröder finished Wednesday's Game 5 win over the Raptors with 19 points (7-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two assists and three three-pointers.
Analysis: 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. |
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James Harden James Harden scores 23 points in Game 5 victory
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 4:29 PM
James Harden accounted for 23 points (7-of-13 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in Wednesday's Game 5 win over the Raptors.
Analysis: 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. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley scores 16 second-half points in Game 5
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 4:28 PM
Evan Mobley amassed 23 points (8-of-13 FGs, 4-of-8 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, three blocks and three three-pointers in Wednesday's Game 5 win over the Raptors.
Analysis: 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. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell records 19 points in Game 5 win
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 4:28 PM
Donovan Mitchell recorded 19 points (7-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Wednesday's Game 5 win over the Raptors.
Analysis: 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. |
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Max Strus CLE starts Harden, Mitchell, Strus, Mobley, Allen
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 1:17 PM
NBA Lineups
James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will start Wednesday's Game 5 against the Raptors.
Analysis: 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. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill scores 14 points off bench in Game 4
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 10:51 AM
Sam Merrill tallied 14 points (5-of-9 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs) and three three-pointers in Cleveland's loss to the Raptors on Sunday.
Analysis: 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. |
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James Harden James Harden has 19 points, eight assists in loss
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 10:45 AM
James Harden finished Sunday's loss to the Raptors with 19 points (6-of-14 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, eight assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers.
Analysis: 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. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell totals 20 points in loss to TOR
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 10:37 AM
Donovan Mitchell logged 20 points (6-of-24 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: 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. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley has 15/6/7/2/1 line in loss to Raptors
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 5:48 PM
Evan Mobley amassed 15 points (4-of-13 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block in the loss to the Raptors on Thursday.
Analysis: 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. |
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James Harden James Harden has 18/4/4 line in loss to Toronto
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 5:42 PM
James Harden totaled 18 points (5-of-13 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers in the loss to the Raptors on Thursday.
Analysis: 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. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell scores 15 points in Game 3 loss
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 5:38 PM
Donovan Mitchell finished Thursday's loss to the Cavaliers with 15 points (7-of-16 FGs), five rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: 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. |
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Thomas Bryant Thomas Bryant (calf) available Thursday vs. TOR
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 1:26 PM
NBA Injury Report
Thomas Bryant (calf) is available to play against the Raptors on Thursday.
Analysis: 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. |
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Thomas Bryant Thomas Bryant (calf) upgraded to probable
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 9:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Thomas Bryant (calf) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday's Game 3 against the Raptors.
Analysis: 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. |
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Thomas Bryant Thomas Bryant (calf) questionable for Game 3
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 10:53 AM
NBA Injury Report
Thomas Bryant (calf) is questionable for Thursday's Game 3 against the Raptors.
Analysis: 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. |
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