The Cleveland Cavaliers (60-15) held off multiple comeback attempts from the Los Angeles Clippers and emerged with a hard-fought 127-122 victory on March 31.
Cleveland Cavaliers Top Performers:
Donovan Mitchell 24 PTS | 12 REB | 4 STL | 58.9 FPS
Mitchell has been exceptional in his last three games, recording two 20-point double-doubles and nearly dropping 40 points in another, showing improved shooting percentages while also stepping up his overall game. This is a positive turn after a stretch of subpar performances and offensive challenges this month. With the team already locked into the playoffs, he may start resting in some games, but should keep delivering at this level whenever he’s on the court.
Jarrett Allen 25 PTS | 12 REB | 2 STL | 49.9 FPS
Allen was largely quiet in their loss to the Pistons, but he got back on track today with his second 25+ points and 12+ rebounds performance in the last three games while shooting at 90% in both outings. At this rate, he could become just the fourth player in NBA history to average a double-double while shooting 70% for a season (per @Statmamba on X). His scoring may not reach this level consistently—as has been the case this season—but his rebounding and stock production should remain constant.
Evan Mobley 22 PTS | 7 REB | 3 BLK | 42.4 FPS
Mobley had a strong offensive bounce-back game today after scoring just 9 points against the Pistons. While his subpar performance in rebounding continued, he made up for it with his improved playmaking and solid shot-blocking numbers. However, there’s a chance that he will start missing some games moving forward, so be sure to monitor his status.
Darius Garland 19 PTS | 4 REB | 7 AST | 33.3 FPS
DG had a difficult time on offense today but kept his output strong with an efficient performance from the line and consistent playmaking. He also limited his turnovers to one today after recording four in each of his past three games.
De’Andre Hunter 10 PTS | 3 AST | 1 STL | 17.7 FPS
Hunter has scored in double digits in his last six games but hasn’t been able to contribute much in other areas due to a limited role.
Los Angeles Clippers Top Performers:
James Harden 24 PTS | 8 REB | 8 AST | 43.6 FPS
Harden’s scoring numbers have been up-and-down this week, and he had another difficult time offensively today. However, he consistently offsets his inefficiency with strong contributions in multiple categories, particularly at the free-throw line. With a favorable stretch of games ahead, he should be able to deliver bigger performances.
Ivica Zubac 14 PTS | 13 REB | 2 BLK | 37.6 FPS
Big Zu has experienced a recent downtick in his field goal percentage, primarily due to challenging matchups against elite teams. Nevertheless, he continues to dominate the paint, notching his 14th double-double of the month and should have no trouble maintaining his strong numbers in upcoming games.
Norman Powell 34 PTS | 5 3PM | 4 AST | 43.2 FPS
Powell capitalized on a bigger offensive role today and broke through with best scoring performance since returning from a hamstring injury. He’s also shown potential as a playmaker in his last two games, all while keeping up his steal numbers.
Bogdan Bogdanovic 16 PTS | 3 AST | 2 STL | 30.3 FPS
Bogdanovic has seen a consistent role off the bench lately but his offensive struggles have been noticeable. However, with extra minutes today, he was able to get back on track with a strong performance. He’s also developing into a more versatile player lately, making him an intriguing streaming option.
Derrick Jones Jr. 15 PTS | 1 STL | 1 BLK | 25.6 FPS
Jones moved into the starting lineup today with Leonard unavailable and put up a complete performance. He also scored in double digits for the second time in his last three games. However, maintaining momentum has been a challenge due to his limited role.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Kris Dunn 13 PTS | 5 REB | 1 STL
Dunn saw increased minutes and usage today but couldn’t fully take advantage. He continues to have problems offensively and also turned in subpar performances in assists and steals.
