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Cavs Player Grades: Donovan Mitchell, James Harden Performance vs. Pistons in Game 2
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Cavs Player Grades: Donovan Mitchell, James Harden Performance vs. Pistons in Game 2

Cleveland Cavaliers On SI·John Hobbs·24 days ago
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Lack of execution and aggression was what defined the Cleveland Cavaliers in their 107-97 Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Cleveland made the first shot but didn’t lead again until Evan Mobley’s dunk put the visitors ahead 81-79 early in the fourth quarter. The Pistons dialled in to close out the game and take a 2-0 lead heading to Cleveland on Saturday. “I don’t know what it is with the start of games,” Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson said. "They came out super aggressive, of course, but it’s the playoffs. Obviously, we haven’t figured that one out. Still back to the drawing board.” But who needs to stay in the classroom and study the drawing board ? Who is stepping up when needed? Donovan Mitchell: A- Donovan Mitchell was outstanding for the first three quarters of Game 2 before fading a little in the fourth, which was a huge concern again, and it’s starting to become a niggling trait.…

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