Toss in a hot Leonard, who is finding his rhythm from three, and the home team could be set up for a premier Sunday slogging. 43 prospect Dalton Rushing, who posted his second multihomer game of the season in Game 1 of the Finals, leads the Loons lineup while Emmanuel. The Cavs, who have a pronounced issue defending the long ball, are allowing teams to shoot 39.9% from beyond the arc over their last 10 games. Guarding the Perimeter Ranked 7th in the league, the Clips average 38.2% from the perimeter. With Garland’s efficient and poised ball control down the stretch, the Cavaliers have a chance to pull off another home victory. Garland, who is ninth among point guards with a 34.2% assist rate, can create space for three-point shooters Cedi Osman, Dean Wade and Caris LeVert. So much so the starting All-Star, who is also averaging career highs in minutes (36.2), is playing through a nagging groin injury.ĭarius Garland, as the team’s most important facilitator, should take the lead as we approach the midpoint of the season.
Mitchell, it would appear, really wants to win.
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Letting Donny Rest With career highs in field goal (48.1%), three-point (39.6%), and free throw (86.9%) percentages, Mitchell has been outstanding in his debut season with the Cavaliers, averaging 28.3 points per game, good for 10th in the NBA. Tonight, Isaac Okoro has a chance to shine on defense as he will likely take on the lead assignment of containing Leonard. Clippers’ star enigma, Kawhi Leonard is back hitting his groove as of late, averaging 26.5 points and 6.3 rebounds over his previous 10 games.Īfter defeating the Atlanta Hawks 120-113 on Saturday night behind Leonard’s 32 points (including a season-high five 3-pointers) and Paul George’s 23, the Clippers arrive in Cleveland tonight for the second night of a back-to-back. The Clippers’ victory was largely due to Paul George’s 26 points, who seems to always cook the Cavs. The return of Kawhi and George The Clippers prevailed in the first matchup between these two clubs back in November with a final score of 119-117. TV: Bally Sports Ohio, NBC Sports Bay AreaĬavs’ expected starting lineup: Darius Garland, Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley, Jarrett AllenĬavs’ injury report: Donovan Mitchell (QUESTIONABLE, groin), Kevin Love (QUESTIONABLE back), Dylan Windler (OUT, ankle)Ĭlippers’ expected starting lineup: Paul George, Terance Mann, Kawhi Leonard, Luke Kennard, Ivica ZubacĬlippers’ injury report: John Wall (OUT-abdominal strain), Marcus Morris Sr (OUT-rib), Robert Covington (OUT-personal). Kawai and George are demonstrating that they have plenty of gas left in the tank, and it’s up to Cleveland to do what they do best – defend home court. It’s not a coincidence that the team’s winning streak is directly tied to veteran talents Kawai Leonard and Paul George finally sharing the floor. The visiting club is one of the oldest in the NBA, but they’ve been on fire lately, winning their last five in a row. The Cleveland Cavaliers are back in town as they launch into a three-game home stretch tonight against the LA Clippers.
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