Donovan Mitchell said Sam Merrill didn’t want to participate in the 3-Point Contest because he wanted to spend time with his family, so he volunteered.
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On Saturday, if:
- The Cavs beat the Spurs
- The Mavs beat the Bucks
- The Lakers beat the Knicks
The
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will be the second seed and JB Bickerstaff will be coaching the East All-Stars in Indy.
- DG back tomorrow
- Evan returned last night
- Spida MVP-level season
- Jarrett Allen is better than ever
- Okoro All-Defense level
- Cavs have won 10 of their last 11
- Just beat the Bucks and Clippers
- 0.5 GB of 3rd, 2 GB of 2nd
- 3rd Easiest Schedule remaining
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Waiting for the:
“LeBron James is nearing a buyout with the Los Angeles Lakers. He is targeting a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources tell
@ESPN
” Tweet.
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’ Rotation in Game 1:
Garland - 32 min
Mitchell - 36 min
Strus - 33 min
Mobley - 36 min
Allen - 35 min
Niang - 25 min
LeVert - 20 min
Okoro - 19 min
Merrill - 4 min
Thoughts?
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Donovan Mitchell this season (40 Games)
28.5 PPG (Career-High)
6.3 APG (Career-High)
5.5 RPG (Career-High)
1.9 SPG (Career-High)
46/36/86 splits
15-1 in his last 16 games
Best player on the hottest team in basketball.
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DPOY RACE UPDATE:
1. Evan Mobley - 23pts
2. Jaren Jackson Jr. - 13pts
3. Draymond Green - 8pts
4. Brook Lopez - 6pts
6% of the vote is in.
- J.J. Redick voted JJJ as his DPoY with Mobley coming second, Lopez third.
The
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(seemingly official) 10-Man rotation:
Darius Garland
Donovan Mitchell
Max Strus
Evan Mobley
Jarrett Allen
Caris LeVert
Sam Merrill
Isaac Okoro
Georges Niang
Dean Wade
Deep.
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Two years ago today, the
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traded Ricky Rubio, a 2022 Lottery Protected 1st round pick (Ben Sheppard), and two 2nd round picks for Caris LeVert.
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- DG hitting his stride
- Donovan’s back
- Sam Merrill is hitting his threes again
- Isaac Okoro is All-Defense Level
- Niang is Bang Banging
- Cavs will be back in 2nd soon
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shooting last year vs this year:
22-23 Love, Osman, Green & Stevens season total threes: 228
23-24 Strus, Niang & Merrill season total threes (40 games in): 235
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The
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Power of Friendship squad stats (6 Games)
Jarrett Allen
18.2 Points per game
12.5 Rebounds per game
3.7 Assists per game
2.0 Stocks per game
66.2 FG%
Max Strus
15.5 Points per game
4.8 Assists per game
3.7 Rebounds per game
3.2 3PM/game
Isaac Okoro
14.2 Points per…
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Evan Mobley is 5/6 from three in his last 3 games. What’s important here is:
- He was 2/11 before this stretch
- Each shot is in rhythm
- Each shot isn’t a 911 shot
- The arc is high
- Shooting it with confidence & no hesitation
Big development
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The
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are 4-1 since Garland and Mobley were announced to be out for extended periods
Donovan Mitchell has been out for three of those games as well (2-1)
The only L came on the second night of a B2B
Jarrett Allen deserves so much of the credit for this stretch
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“[Jarrett Allen] should be on an All-Defensive team and he should’ve been an All-Star. He is the most important player on this team… He’s phenomenal, and I feel blessed to be able to play with a guy like that.”
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Donovan Mitchell after win vs Pacers.
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A first round loss would serve as a disappointing end to what really was a special season in Cavs’ history but I don’t think we’re anywhere near pressing the panic button on this core, they’re all 26 & under.
Garland, Mitchell, Mobley & Allen deserve a chance to make it work.
me when i finally hear:
“AT THE ONE GUARD, HE’S FROM VANDERBILT, NUMBER 10: DARIUS GARLAAAAND
AT THE OTHER GUARD, HE’S FROM LOUISVILLE, NUMBER 45: SPIDAAA, DONOVAN MITCHELLLL
AT SMALL FORWARD, HE’S FROM DEPAUL, NUMBER 1: MAX STRUUUUS
AT POWER FORWARD, HE’S FROM USC, NUMBER…
Exciting competition planned: A 3-point Shootout between Golden State’s Stephen Curry and WNBA NY Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu at NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, sources say. Two 3-point contest champions. Curry hinted at the possibility tonight while mic’d up vs. Kings.