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Cavaliers' Lonzo Ball: Available for Christmas Day
Ball (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Ball did not play in Tuesday's win over the Pelicans due to a left knee injury, but the veteran guard has progressed enough in his recovery to be available Christmas Day. He is averaging 5.6 points, 4.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 threes and 1.4 steals over 23.9 minutes per game this season.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Chance to play Christmas Day
Mobley (calf) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Mobley has not played since Dec. 12 due to a Grade 1 left calf strain. The recovery for such an injury is approximately two weeks, so the fifth-year big man has a chance to return for the Cavaliers on Christmas Day. Mobley's status for Thursday may not be officially known until closer to the 12:00 p.m. ET tipoff, but his return would likely result in Dean Wade reverting to a bench role.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Near triple-double off bench
Porter ended Tuesday's 141-118 victory over the Pelicans with 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 22 minutes.
It was a well-rounded effort for Porter on Tuesday, with the third-year guard finishing with a season high in rebounds while dishing his most assists since Nov. 12 against the Heat (nine dimes). It was also his first game scoring in double-digits since Dec. 5 against the Spurs, and while his minutes have fluctuated this season, Porter should have a more reliable role in the rotation in games when Lonzo Ball (knee) is sidelined.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Strong second half in Tuesday's win
Mitchell ended Tuesday's 141-118 victory over the Pelicans with 27 points (11-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 30 minutes.
Mitchell got off to a somewhat slow start offensively, but he helped the Cavaliers come away with the victory with 19 second-half points, and his 27 points were a game high. The veteran shooting guard has scored at least 27 points in eight of his last nine outings. Over that span, Mitchell has averaged 31.9 points, 5.2 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 4.0 threes and 1.0 steals over 33.6 minutes per game while connecting on 49.5 percent of his field-goal attempts (including 38.3 percent from three on 10.4 3PA/G).
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Well-rounded effort Tuesday
Merrill accumulated 22 points (7-12 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 141-118 victory over the Pelicans.
Merrill entered the Cavaliers' starting lineup Tuesday for the first time since Nov. 17, and he played particularly well in the second quarter with 11 points, nine of which came from beyond the arc. The sixth-year guard has played in each of Cleveland's last two games after missing the 14 prior contests due to a hand injury, and Merrill figures to remain in the Cavaliers' starting lineup for as long as Max Strus (foot) is sidelined.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Starting Tuesday
Merrill will start against the Pelicans on Tuesday, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Merrill will return to the starting lineup in just his second appearance following a 14-game absence due to a sprained hand. As a result, Jaylon Tyson will come off the bench. Merrill logged 26 minutes in Monday's win over the Hornets, during which he posted four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and one steal over 26 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Coming off bench Tuesday
Tyson is not in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Pelicans on Tuesday, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Tyson has started each of the Cavaliers' last three games, but he'll come off the bench Tuesday while Sam Merrill enters the starting five. In nine games (eight starts) since Dec. 1, Tyson has averaged 15.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 threes over 30.6 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Good to go Tuesday
Garland (quadriceps) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Garland will shed his questionable tag Tuesday due to a left quadriceps contusion and suit up in both halves of a back-to-back set for the first time this season. The seventh-year point guard has been productive of late, averaging 25.8 points, 8.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals while shooting 53.1 percent from three-point range in his last four outings.
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Cavaliers' Lonzo Ball: Won't play Tuesday
Ball will be rested Tuesday against the Pelicans.
Ball is not cleared for back-to-back sets, so he'll sit this one out as expected. During Monday's win over Charlotte, Ball had six points, seven assists, two rebounds and one steal in 24 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Listed as questionable
Garland is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans with a left quadriceps contusion.
Garland is at risk of missing the second leg of Cleveland's back-to-back. With Lonzo Ball resting Tuesday, Sam Merrill could be worth streaming in shallow fantasy leagues and Craig Porter in deeper settings.
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Cavaliers' Nae'Qwan Tomlin: Limited to 13 minutes
Tomlin amassed five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt) over 13 minutes during Monday's 139-132 victory over the Hornets.
Even with Evan Mobley (calf) sidelined, Tomlin has been used sparingly by the Cavaliers in recent outings, keeping him off the fantasy radar in most formats. Over his last five games, he's averaging 13.1 minutes per contest with 5.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.8 three-pointers.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Continues to start
Wade notched 14 points (4-7 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 28 minutes during Monday's 139-132 win over the Hornets.
Wade had a strong showing Monday, but lines like these have been few and far between. Across 28 regular-season appearances, Wade has posted averages of 5.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 22.9 minutes per contest. Wade has drawn four straight starts, but his production has been inconsistent, posting 28 points and 15 rebounds in his two most productive games while totaling only four points and seven boards in the other two.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Explodes for 27 points
Hunter supplied 27 points (9-13 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes during Monday's 139-132 victory over Charlotte.
Hunter finally found his rhythm on the offensive end, scoring at least 20 points for the first time in the past 11 games. After a strong start to the season, Hunter's rapid decline in recent times has led to him being dropped in a number of leagues. While this performance doesn't make him a must-roster player, he is worth considering, especially if you simply need points and threes.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Goes scoreless in 20 minutes
Tyson ended Monday's 139-132 victory over Charlotte with zero points (0-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and three steals over 20 minutes.
Tyson had his worst performance of the season, failing to score for the first time. While it has been somewhat of a breakout campaign for Tyson to this point, his last two games are cause for concern, averaging 4.5 points and 2.0 steals in 23.0 minutes per game. He remains a must-roster player, although managers will want to keep a close eye on things in Cleveland, especially as health becomes less of an issue.
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Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Logs 26 minutes in return
Merrill (hand) racked up four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Monday's 139-132 win over the Hornets.
Merrill returned from a 14-game absence as a result of a hand injury, leading the bench with 26 minutes. While his production was far from outstanding, he does provide the Cavaliers with a relatively consistent perimeter threat. With that said, his limitations on the defensive end and the fact that he is likely to continue coming off the bench make him nothing more than a streaming candidate in standard leagues.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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120.0 (6th) |
117.5 (20th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| E. Mobley PF Evan Mobley PF | Calf |
| M. Strus SG Max Strus SG | Foot |
| L. Nance Jr. PF Larry Nance Jr. PF | Calf |
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