Player Grades: Cavs at Hornets – Donovan Mitchell turns in his 100th 3

The Cleveland Cavaliers extend their win streak to seven after a narrow win over the Charlotte Hornets.

All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

Donovan Mitchell

32 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals

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Mitchell started this game 4-15. But, as we’ve seen all season, Mitchell turned it on when the Cavs needed him most. He shot 5-8 the rest of the way and finished with his 100th 30-point game as a Cavalier.

Grade: A–

James Harden

18 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal

Harden is dishing the rock with efficiency since joining the Cavs. He had another 8 assists tonight as the Cavalier offense feels more potent than it’s been all season with him at the helm. We only wish he could have grabbed a few more rebounds or been sharper off the ball defensively.

Grade: B+

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Jarrett Allen

26 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block

Allen hasn’t let up on any opponent for weeks now. He put his head down and attacked the paint over and over again tonight as the Hornets didn’t have enough bodies to stop him. If he hadn’t hauled in 14 rebounds, the Cavs would have lost this one. Bravo, Allen. This aggression has been a joy to watch.

Grade: A+

Jaylon Tyson

5 points, 1 rebound

Tyson’s role has changed significantly now that Harden is here. That means we’ll likely have to adjust how we grade him. He simply isn’t getting as many opportunities. That said, Cleveland could have used a better effort on the glass.

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Grade: B-

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