Mobley finished Saturday's 126-113 win over Toronto in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 17 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds and four assists over 33 minutes.
Mobley scored all of his points through the first three quarters (including eight in the third frame) and finished as the Cavaliers' fourth-leading scorer behind Donovan Mitchell (32 points), Max Strus (24 points) and James Harden (22 points). Mobley didn't record a steal or block during Saturday's win, which is somewhat notable given that he averaged 2.4 stocks per game during the regular season. His presence is felt much more on the defensive side of the floor, striking a nice balance with the offensive firepower that comes from Mitchell and Harden.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Modest output in Game 1 win
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Allen amassed 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 28 minutes during Saturday's 126-113 victory over the Raptors in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Allen didn't have the most productive stat line Saturday, but he doesn't need to when he shares the court with the likes of Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and Evan Mobley. Allen is also shaking off some rust after missing 14 of the Cavaliers' last 19 games of the regular season (including the final two games) due to a knee injury.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Double-double in Game 1 win
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Harden chipped in 22 points (8-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Saturday's 126-113 win over Toronto in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
It was the 39th playoff double-double of Harden's career. The veteran guard solidified the Cavaliers' backcourt after being acquired from the Clippers, averaging 20.5 points, 7.7 assists, 4.8 boards, 3.1 threes and 1.3 combined steals and blocks in 26 regular-season games for his new squad, and Harden seems very comfortable playing second fiddle to Donovan Mitchell in the Cleveland offense.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Hits for 21 in playoff opener
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Barnes notched 21 points (6-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-9 FT), one rebound and seven assists across 32 minutes during Saturday's 126-113 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The fifth-year forward delivered a solid performance to open the Raptors' playoff run, but Barnes wasn't able to match the output of Donovan Mitchell (32 points) for the Cavs. Barnes may need to find another gear on offense if Toronto is going to avoid an early exit -- he's scored 20-plus points only twice in eight April contests, averaging just 15.8 points, 6.9 assists, 5.4 boards, 1.1 steals and 0.9 threes on the month.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Drops 32 points in Game 1 victory
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Mitchell supplied 32 points (11-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals across 31 minutes in Saturday's 126-113 Game 1 win over the Raptors in the first round of the playoffs.
Mitchell turned in an efficient performance en route to a game-high 32 points, scoring 11 in the third quarter to give the Cavaliers a 21-point lead heading into the fourth. The star guard also tied the game-high mark in steals and was one of three Cleveland players to tally two swipes. Mitchell has reached the 30-point threshold in each of his last three appearances and will look to power the Cavaliers to another home win in Game 2 on Monday.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Coming off bench for Game 1
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Porter is not in the Cavaliers' starting lineup for Game 1 against the Raptors on Saturday.
Porter started the Cavaliers' regular-season finale against the Wizards this past Sunday, when he played 28 minutes and finished with seven points, seven rebounds, four assists and one block in a 130-117 win. He'll revert to a bench role for Game 1 while the Cavaliers roll with a starting five of Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen and Dean Wade.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Not listed on injury report
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Mitchell (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Raptors.
Mitchell sat out Cleveland's final two regular-season games due to right ankle injury management, though he's set to return for Game 1 of the opening round of the playoffs. The star guard averaged 26.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.4 minutes per game over his final 10 regular-season appearances.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Won't play Sunday
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Mitchell (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Mitchell will be joined on the inactive list by several other key contributors in Cleveland's regular-season finale due to injury maintenance. With the Cavaliers set to be very shorthanded in the backcourt, Craig Porter and Tyrese Proctor are likely to step into expanded roles.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Sitting out Friday
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Mitchell is out for Friday's game against the Hawks due to right ankle injury management.
Mitchell appears to be receiving a maintenance-related absence Friday. Sunday's matchup versus the Wizards is his last chance to appear during the regular season. Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder should see a boost in playing time in the Cleveland backcourt Friday.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Efficient in return
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Mitchell posted 31 points (12-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one block over 35 minutes during the Cavaliers' 122-116 win over the Hawks on Wednesday.
Mitchell was given the green light to return from a one-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. He started out slow with just four points in the first quarter but shook out of that early funk to score 23 points across the second and third frames and finished as the Cavaliers' leading scorer. It was Mitchell's 34th 30-plus-point game of the season, three of which have come over his last five outings. Over that five-game span, he has averaged 27.6 points on 55.7 percent shooting along with 4.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.0 threes over 32.4 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Available and starting
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Mitchell (ankle) is available and starting against the Hawks on Wednesday, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Mitchell, who was initially considered questionable due to a right ankle sprain, will return after a one-game absence. Expect the star guard to handle his regular workload in the backcourt alongside James Harden. Mitchell is averaging 25.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 steals per game over his last 10 appearances.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Listed as questionable
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Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Mitchell remains day-to-day after sitting out Monday. The Cavaliers will be getting some reinforcements back Wednesday, however, as James Harden and Max Strus are no longer on the injury report.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Sitting out Monday
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Mitchell is listed out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to a right ankle sprain.
Though Mitchell is being listed with an injury, the Cavaliers are most likely just giving him a day of rest for the second leg of their back-to-back set. Mitchell didn't seem to be hindered by an injury in a 117-108 win over the Pacers on Sunday, finishing with 38 points (16-27 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 33 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Notches 38 points in win
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Mitchell accumulated 38 points (16-27 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 win over the Pacers.
This was Mitchell's seventh game of the campaign with at least 38 points as the Cavaliers improved to 49-29 on the season. Over his last seven games, he's been a second-round value in nine-category formats with 26.1 points, 4.7 assists, 4.1 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 32.2 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Notches 25 points in win
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Mitchell finished with 25 points (7-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 win over Golden State.
The Cavaliers improved to 48-29 with the win, with Mitchell notching his 45th game with at least 25 points. Across 68 appearances, Mitchell remains on pace for a first-round finish in nine-category fantasy formats with 27.7 points, 5.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 3.3 three-pointers.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Rebounds with 34 points
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Mitchell closed with 34 points (10-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 11-12 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 122-113 victory over Utah.
Coming off a six-point game in Friday's win over the Heat, Mitchell bounced back convincingly Tuesday. In March, the superstar guard has averaged 25.3 points, 5.4 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 34.2 minutes per tilt.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Strikes for 42 points in victory
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Mitchell tallied 42 points (14-22 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 11-11 FT), two rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 136-131 win over the Magic.
Mitchell did the majority of his damage as a scorer Tuesday, leading the Cavs in the scoring column and reaching the 40-point threshold for the fifth time this season. The 29-year-old posted an efficient shooting line by drilling 63.6 percent of his tries from the field while enjoying a perfect night from the charity stripe. Mitchell is now averaging 27.2 points over his last six appearances.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Drops game-high 27 points in return
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Mitchell (eye) had 27 points (9-23 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Saturday's 111-106 victory over New Orleans.
Following a one-game absence with a left eye contusion, the All-Star guard put up a game-high 27 points in his return to action Saturday. Mitchell has now scored at least 17 points in 15 consecutive games, during which he's averaged 25.7 points, 5.8 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 32.7 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Available for Saturday's contest
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Mitchell (eye) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, per Spencer Davies of ClutchPoints.com.
Mitchell will return to the starting lineup after a one-game absence caused by a left eye contusion. While his return leaves less usage for Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder, both guards could still see decent usage Saturday with Jaylon Tyson (toe) ruled out. Tyson had moved into the starting unit during Mitchell's absence Thursday, but his status leaves a void in the wing rotation. Expect Ellis and Schroder to maintain a presence in the rotation to help bridge the gap, though Mitchell and James Harden will resume their roles as the primary engines of the Cleveland offense.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Questionable for Saturday
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Mitchell (eye) is questionable for Saturday's game in New Orleans.
The eye issue forced Mitchell to the sidelines for Thursday's win in Chicago, which resulted in Jaylon Tyson drawing the start, and it was Evan Mobley and James Harden doing the heavy lifting on offense. It'll be more of the same if Mitchell can't give it a go Saturday.
