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Donovan Mitchell 'setting a tone' as Cavs set for Game 2 vs. MagicDonovan Mitchell appears to have fully put his knee injury behind him.The Cavaliers star got off to a strong start in the first-round matchu...
Sam Merrill - Handles light role in series openerMerrill (neck) was held scoreless (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) with two rebounds and one assist in four minutes Saturday in the Cavaliers' 97-83 win over the Magic in Game 1 of the first-roun...
ImpactMerrill had missed the Cavaliers' final three games of the regular season with a neck strain, but he was back in action for the playoff opener. The fourth-year wing was barely able to hold down a spot in head coach J.B. Bickerstaff's rotation, however, as Merrill played just four minutes in the second quarter and didn't check into the contest at any point in the second half.
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Allen and the Cavaliers host Orlando with 1-0 series lead
The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the seriesAPRIL 21•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jarrett Allen - Delivers monster double-doubleAllen finished Saturday's 97-83 victory over the Magic in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 FT), 18 rebounds, two assists and two steals i...
ImpactAllen and Evan Mobley formed a devastating tandem in the frontcourt, and Allen made his presence felt in the glass due to his length and tenacity defensively. Allen recorded his fifth double-double over his last six appearances, and the big man should continue to perform at a high level in a favorable matchup, regardless if he has to deal with Jonathan Isaac or Wendell Carter. Allen should remain as the starting center for Game 2 on Monday.
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Evan Mobley - Impressive on both ends SaturdayMobley closed with 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 36 minutes during Saturday's 97-83 win over the Magic in Game 1 of the Easte...
ImpactMobley recorded only his second double-double since the beginning of April, but there's no question he did when it mattered the most. The promising big man averaged career-high marks in both rebounds and assists per game during the 2023-24 season, and while he holds a secondary role in the offensive scheme, he's putting up solid numbers in the scoring column as well. Mobley averaged 16.0 points per game over his final 12 regular-season appearances.
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Donovan Mitchell - Leads Cavs to Game 1 victoryMitchell posted 30 points (11-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, three assists and three steals in 36 minutes during Saturday's 97-83 win over the Magic in Game 1 of the Easter...
ImpactThe Cavaliers delivered a strong showing on both ends of the court Saturday and had several standout performers, but Mitchell made his presence felt in the scoring column with a game-high 30 points. Mitchell also surpassed the 30-point mark in his last regular season appearances, and he'll aim to deliver another strong performance in Game 2 of the series Monday. After all, the Cavaliers will only go as far as Mitchell can carry them.
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