Of the ten teams that played on Christmas Day, the Grinch had his way with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell had a full, three-course meal on the New York Knicks, but they lost by four because they were missing a powerful co-star. Cleveland needs someone with a presence; someone with gravity; someone, like James Harden of the LA Clippers.
The Cavaliers’ current point guard, Darius Garland, played well against in Madison Square Garden. He recorded 20 points and ten assists on 50% shooting, and was the only starter aside from Mitchell that competed in the first game of the stacked slate.