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Oriakhi will look to showcase himself to the Kings coaching staff during Summer League, but he’s not expected to be a rotation player next season.

Cunningham logged his least impressive stat line of the series on Monday. In his 39 minutes, he tallied five or more assists for the third consecutive game and was held under 20 points for the first time this postseason. Cunningham’s six assists were unspectacular, more than insignificant. However, he didn’t have his usual impact in Monday’s loss. Detroit will be counting on its All-Star guard to lead the way in Game 5.

Mobley had a monster performance on Monday to help the Cavaliers record a second straight victory. He mixed things up on offense by showcasing his skill to score the ball both inside and outside the arc, and also finished as one of Cleveland’s top passers. But arguably his biggest impact came on defense. Mobley totaled eight stocks in his 39 minutes, completely controlling the interior on the defensive end of the floor. He was sensational in Game 4 and will have a chance to put together back-to-back strong performances in Game 5.

All five of Harden’s field goals came from beyond the arc on Monday, with nearly double-digit free throws filling the remainder of his scoring total. He also contributed double-digit assists for only the second time this postseason, while tying a playoff-low in assists in the process. The former league MVP is still struggling with his shot, but if he can put in more performances like Monday’s, Cleveland could find itself in great spots the rest of the way.

The veteran shooting guard put on a show in Monday’s victory, doing nearly all of his damage after halftime to help even the series at two games apiece. Mitchell had logged just four points on 1-of-8 shooting in the first half, which factored into Cleveland’s four-point deficit at that time. But he got going in the second half and followed a 21-point third period with 18 more in the final frame to bring the Cavaliers the victory. Mitchell now ranks second in Cavaliers history for most 40-point playoff games, with his four total trailing just LeBron James’s 24.

Huerter will miss his seventh straight game, leaving the Pistons without a key reserve scorer and shooter. Caris LeVert is healthy for Game 4 and should see more minutes off the bench as a result of Huerter’s absence.

LeVert’s upgraded status will provide the Pistons with more scoring off the bench. Despite inefficient shooting and a lack of any big scoring outputs during this postseason, the veteran wing has proven throughout his career to be able to string together points in bunches. If nothing else, he’ll serve as a threat off the bench in however many minutes he totals on Monday.

Bryant’s availability adds more frontcourt depth for the Cavaliers ahead of Game 4. The veteran center has only logged 35 total minutes this postseason across four games, totaling seven points and three rebounds. Cleveland will try to even the series up before heading to Detroit for Game 5.

Fox’s ankle injury came during the third quarter of Game 4 when Minnesota’s Ayo Dosunmu dove for a loose ball and crashed into Fox’s foot. Fox was subbed out but eventually returned to finish the game. He’s struggled with his shooting through four games thus far and hasn’t been a major factor in terms of making plays for others. Still, his injury status is a big one to monitor ahead of Tuesday’s contest.

Bucks decision-makers went on the record earlier this spring, saying that either Antetokounmpo will agree to a contract extension or the franchise will look to move him. He can’t officially sign a new deal until October 1, but the franchise can ill afford to wait that long for a solution. Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said during the introductory press conference for new head coach Taylor Jenkins that the expectation is a solution regarding Giannis’ future will be reached before the June 23-24 NBA Draft. Given the skill set, there should be a robust market for Antetokounmpo, even with lower-body injuries limiting him to a career-low 36 games in 2025-26.

Bryant is dealing with low back spasms that may keep him out of Monday’s home game against Detroit. The backup big man has logged only 25 total minutes this postseason, so his availability won’t have much of an impact on Cleveland’s rotation.