Player Grades: Cavs vs Knicks – Donovan Mitchell drops 37 points in loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a 109-97 defeat against the New York Knicks on the second night of a back-to-back. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers' offense, scoring a season-high 37 points alongside four assists and four rebounds, earning an A- grade from writer Tony Pesta.

Several other Cavaliers struggled during the contest, with James Harden and Mario Hezonja receiving F grades. Pesta also assigned D+ grades to Evan Mobley, Thomas Bryant, and rookie Meleek Thomas as New York controlled the matchup.