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Isaac Okoro's offensive growth, success of the three-big lineup, potential playoff matchups and more: Cavs mailbag As the Cavs are in the middle of a tight Eastern Conference playoff race, Kelsey Russo dives into the mailbag to answer your questions.

MARCH 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cleveland Cavaliers: Isaac Okoro finding niche on offense, becoming more than defensive pest With two defenders focused on Garland, repeatedly trying to get the ball out of his hands, someone will be open. Oftentimes it’s Okoro, the...

MARCH 18, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Embiid has 35 points, 17 rebounds as 76ers beat Cavs 118-114

Joel Embiid had 35 points and 17 rebounds, James Harden scored 21 points and added 11 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers edged the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-114

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Erupts with big line Okoro racked up 20 points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 11-13 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Monday's 120-111 overtime win over the Clippers.

Impact Okoro attempted a hefty 13 free throws and sunk 11 of them -- both marking season bests. He also recorded over five assists for the first time since mid-November. However, Monday's performance was just Okoro's fourth 20-point game across 52 appearances this season. He's averaging 8.9 points on 46.5 percent shooting.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeRozan, Vucevic lead Bulls to 101-91 win over Cavaliers

DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points, Nikola Vucevic added 20 points and 14 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-91 on Saturday night

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes for 22 points in loss Okoro ended Friday's 125-119 loss to the 76ers with 22 points (7-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), three rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes.

Impact Okoro is firmly entrenched as a starter for the Cavaliers, and while he had been struggling recently, he bounced back admirably in this one. This was Okoro's first game with at least 20 points since mid-December, but he's not likely to deliver these figures on a regular basis. He's averaging just 8.8 points per game since the beginning of February.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maxey-mum Effort: 76ers race past Cavs behind 33 from Maxey

Tyrese Maxey made five 3-pointers and scored 33 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their fifth straight win,

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Growing Up ... Isaac Okoro ' Cleveland Cavaliers The Cavaliers most dogged defender is Isaac Okoro -- and in today's installment of Growing Up, the rugged sophomore looks back on his early...

MARCH 1, 2022 • NBA.COM

Failing to contribute Okoro provided six points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes during Monday's 127-122 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Okoro has graded as a negative offensive contributor throughout the season, but his lackluster production has become more damaging in the absence of key Cleveland creators. He's averaging 8.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 29.0 minutes per game across 45 appearances this season, with most of his value to the Cavaliers coming as a man-to-man defender and not showing up in the box score.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Towns hits late 3-pointer as T-Wolves hold off Cavs 127-122

Karl-Anthony Towns hit a 3-pointer with 11.8 seconds left and the Minnesota Timberwolves survived Cleveland’s comeback for a 127-122 win over the Cavaliers

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cavs Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro show off on the big stage in Rising Stars event Before games even started, the fans in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse erupted in cheers and applause for the two hometown representatives.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

All-Star host Cavaliers getting chance to strut their stuff

The NBA All-Star Game’s hosts aren’t just welcoming guests or showing off their renovated home arena this weekend

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Live updates from the Celebrity Game and the NBA Rising Stars at All-Star weekend Check back often on Friday night for live highlights from the Celebrity Game and Rising Stars from All-Star weekend in Cleveland

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Herb Jones, Isaac Okoro playing as Rising Stars The event will feature the NBA’s top young players as a warmup event for Sunday’s All-Star Game.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • AL.COM

All-Star Garland drops 27 in return, leads Cavs past Spurs

Darius Garland scored 27 points in his return from a back injury and Caris LeVert added 11 in his debut for Cleveland, leading the Cavaliers to a 105-92 win over the San Antonio Sp...

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ugly performance despite win Okoro ended with two points (1-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 98-85 win over the Pacers.

Impact Okoro missed multiple layups early in the contest and failed to score until getting an easy bucket in the fourth quarter. Clunkers such as Sunday are a weekly occurrence for Okoro, and his 28.8 minutes per game could dip slightly once new acquisition Caris LeVert is acclimated to the scheme. The 21-year-old remains a developmental project with two-way upside.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Herb Jones, Isaac Okoro chosen as NBA Rising Stars The players will compete in an NBA event for young players during All-Star weekend.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • AL.COM

Cleveland Cavaliers' Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro selected to 2022 Rising Stars roster Mobley was one of 12 rookies selected while Okoro got chosen as part of a 12-player sophomore group.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Scores 14 in win Okoro accumulated 14 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes during Monday's 93-90 victory over the Pelicans.

Impact Backed by small-scale efficiency, Okoro put together a strong night. With Darius Garland nursing a sore back, the Cleveland rotation was out of sorts, ultimately resulting in just nine players all logging between 18 and 38 minutes. Okoro is a steadying defensive presence in Cleveland, capable of infrequently supplying standard-league production.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goodwin's 21 help Cavs beat Pelicans 93-90 without Garland

Reserve guard Brandon Goodwin matched a career-high with 21 points, Jarrett Allen added 16 and the Cleveland Cavaliers shook off an ugly road loss by rallying to beat the New Orlea...

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bey, Cunningham key Pistons' rally in 115-105 win over Cavs

Saddiq Bey scored 31 points, Cade Cunningham had 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons overcame a terrible start to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-105 on...

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Love scores 25, Cavs make 19 3s and stun champion Bucks

Kevin Love scored 25 points, Cedi Osman added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers made 19 3-pointers in a 115-99 win over the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 14 in win Okoro totaled 14 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 33 minutes during Monday's 95-93 victory over the Knicks.

Impact Okoro could be a beneficiary of an extended absence for Lauri Markkanen (ankle). In the latter's first game out, Okoro hoisted a season-high 13 shots. He is more impactful to Cleveland's rotation than to most fantasy managers, but the 20-year-old top-five pick from 2020 still possesses sizable upside.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Love's barrage, Garland's 3 help Cavs hold off Knicks 95-93

Kevin Love scored 20 points and Darius Garland had 12 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a late rally by New York to beat the Knicks 95-93

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS