Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Orlando’s offensive woes continued while the Cavaliers continued to keep rolling as they rolled to an early 2-0 lead in the series Stock Up: Mitchell’s momentum Donovan Mitchell has put the last postseason behind him and has made his presence felt early in the series against Orlando. Mitchell picked right up from his 30-point Game … [Read more...] about Watching the Market for Cavaliers vs. Magic Game 2
How the Cavaliers forced the Magic into their offensive warts
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Cleveland displayed in game one against Orlando that the Magic will need to play outside their comfort zone to topple the Cavaliers in round one. The first game of a series always feels like an introduction into who a team wants to be in the postseason, typically building off of the strengths they excelled in the regular season and … [Read more...] about How the Cavaliers forced the Magic into their offensive warts
Donovan Mitchell dictated Game 1’s terms
Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images Orlando’s decision to put Gary Harris on Mitchell and not double-team was baffling. The Cleveland Cavaliers were 16-5 in the regular season when Donovan Mitchell scored 30 or more points. Orlando Magic head coach Jahmal Mosley didn’t seem to think this stat was relevant when he came up with his Game 1 strategy. Mitchell … [Read more...] about Donovan Mitchell dictated Game 1’s terms
Final Score: Cleveland Cavaliers capture 97-83 victory over Orlando Magic
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Cavs lead the series 1-0. It was a much-needed postseason win for the Cleveland Cavaliers who took the first step towards redemption in a 97-83 win over the Orlando Magic. Nightly Notables Winning in the NBA playoffs can come down to having the best player on the floor. For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell delivered on this theory. … [Read more...] about Final Score: Cleveland Cavaliers capture 97-83 victory over Orlando Magic
Watching the Market: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic Game 1
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Cavs showed a toughness and physicality that held Orlando at bay. Stock Up: Donovan Mitchell looks like he can swing the series All eyes were on Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, who, for the latter half of the season, was hampered and looked like he was using game time as physical therapy. With extended rest since last … [Read more...] about Watching the Market: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic Game 1