Player Grades: Cavs vs Raptors Game 6 – Evan Mobley masterclass isnt’ enough
Mobley was fantastic despite the loss.
TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 01: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 01, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers made their bed.
Now they have one game left to get out of it. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 24 points, 2 assists, 5 rebounds, 1 block, 3 turnovers Mitchell should be the best player on the floor.
That hasn’t been true for four straight games. Mitchell has finished with a negative plus/minus in each game since Game 2 — and wasn’t able to change that even with his strong end to this one. Donovan Mitchell hasn't finished with a positive plus/minus since Game 2 Combined -35 in Games 3-6 — Tony Pesta (@Tony_Pesta) May 2, 2026 The Cavs nearly had enough to come back and win tonight.
Mitchell’s in-between scoring helped bring them back, but his previous three quarters are what put them in the hole. Grade: D + James Harden 16 points, 9 assists, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block, 4 turnovers Harden’s turnovers are hard to defend. He’s often so careless with the ball that it drives you crazy.