Player Grades: Cavs vs Raptors Game 2 – Donovan Mitchell drops 30 again

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 20: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Toronto Raptors during round one Game two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes /NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers took a 2-0 series lead over the Toronto Raptors.

All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 30 points, 5 assists, 7 rebounds, 1 steal This was another dynamic scoring game from Mitchell. He opened the night with a handful of ridiculous jumpers, including a one-legged fadeaway at the end of the shot clock.

Mitchell continued to apply pressure to Toronto’s defense as the game went on. The Raptors did their best to show additional help and get the ball out of his hands. But Mitchell was still able to deal significant damage despite seeing multiple defenders on every other possession.

Grade: A+ James Harden 28 points, 4 assists, 5 rebounds, 5 steals Harden drilled a tough step-back three-pointer over a Raptors double-team in the second quarter, and that wasn’t even his most impressive shot of the period. One possession later, he dropped Scottie Barnes and nailed another three-pointer. His mastery of the pick-and-roll put the Cavs in front during Game 1.