Player Grades: Cavs at Spurs

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The Cavs built a big lead, but nearly let the rope go in the second half.

The Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly defeated the San Antonio Spurs 114-113, squandering a big lead but doing just enough to preserve the outcome. In a game that appeared to be a blowout at halftime, the Cavs were outscored by 16 points in the second half to make things much closer than they needed to be.

Grades are based on our expectations of each player

Donovan Mitchell

26 points (8-17 shooting)...