Player Grades: Cavs fall to Magic in preseason finale despite impressive showing from Meleek Thomas
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost their final preseason game to the Orlando Magic, with the article providing individual player grades based on their performances. Key players like Donovan Mitchell had a solid night, while others such as Evan Mobley and James Harden struggled offensively.
Why it matters
This analysis offers insights into the Cavaliers' readiness for the regular season, highlighting areas of strength and weakness for individual players and the team's overall offensive rhythm.
The Cleveland Cavaliers got blown out in their final preseason game 132-116 to the Orlando Magic .
All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. A "B" grade represents that player performing to our expectations for them.
The Cavs struggled to get into any kind of scoring rhythm. The bigs weren't involved as much as you'd like, and the offense overall wasn't able to generate many clean looks for outside shooters. Part of that blame falls on the starting point guard.
In addition to that, Harden had a tough time finding his own shot. He went just 6-for-14 from the field in an overall forgettable game.
Mitchell made a concerted effort to get others involved. That resulted in eight assists in under 25 minutes to go along with 15 points. This was a solid night from someone who looks ready for regular season basketball to start.
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