Player Grades: Cavs fall to Magic in preseason finale despite impressive showing from Meleek Thomas

The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a 132-116 blowout loss to the Orlando Magic in their preseason finale, with writer Jackson Flickinger highlighting Meleek Thomas as the lone bright spot. Thomas scored 14 of his team-high 16 points in the fourth quarter after starters were pulled, shooting 6-for-9 from the field. Flickinger gave Thomas an A- grade for his fourth-quarter scoring display.

Several Cavaliers regulars struggled throughout the contest, according to Flickinger's player grades. James Harden received a D- after recording 13 points on 6-for-14 shooting, while Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen each received D grades. Donovan Mitchell was a rare positive among starters, earning a B grade after tallying 15 points and eight assists.