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Jarrett Allen C | CLE
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Solid line in 26 minutes
Allen closed with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 26 minutes during Thursday's 126-104 loss to the Raptors in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Allen actually had some solid success in this contest but picked up four fouls along the way. Through three games in this series, Allen holds averages of 10.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 26.7 minutes per contest.
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Evan Mobley PF | CLE
Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Struggles with shot
Mobley registered 15 points (4-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Thursday's 126-104 loss to the Raptors in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Similar to James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, it just wasn't Mobley's night offensively. He's had a strong series overall thus far, posting averages of 19.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 0.7 blocks in 33.0 minutes per contest.
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Donovan Mitchell SG | CLE
Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Struggles in Game 3
Mitchell produced 15 points (7-16 FG, 1-7 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists across 33 minutes during Thursday's 126-104 loss to the Raptors in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Mitchell and James Harden had their fair share of struggles in Game 3 as the duo combined for 33 points. Mitchell will look to bounce back after averaging 31.0 points in his previous two contests against Toronto.
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James Harden PG | CLE
Cavaliers' James Harden: Struggles with shot
Harden registered 18 points (5-13 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and four assists over 33 minutes during Thursday's 126-104 loss to the Raptors in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Harden was unable to find his rhythm from the field as the Cavaliers dropped their first game of the series. Through three playoff games, Harden holds averages of 22.7 points, 6.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals on 48.9 percent shooting from the field.
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Miles McBride SG | NY
Knicks' Miles McBride: Notches 15 points in loss
McBride closed with 15 points (5-14 FG, 5-10 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two steals across 31 minutes during Thursday's 109-108 loss to the Hawks in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Mikal Bridges finished with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across 21 minutes, so the Knicks leaned heavily on McBride in this contest. With Bridges continuing to be a non-factor in this series, more minutes could head in McBride's direction.
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Dyson Daniels SF | ATL
Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Pulls down 13 boards
Daniels posted eight points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, six assists, one block and three steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 109-108 win over the Knicks in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Daniels had his fingerprints all over this game on both ends of the court. Through three playoff games, he's shooting 36.8 percent from the field while averaging 6.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 2.7 steals.
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Naz Reid PF | CHA
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Quiet in Game 3 win
Reid racked up five points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists across 18 minutes during Thursday's 113-96 victory over the Nuggets in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Reid scored no more than five points for the second time in the past three games, continuing what has been a somewhat quiet series. Through three appearances, he has averaged just 7.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers. The two teams will meet again in Minnesota on Saturday, when the Timberwolves will look to put a stranglehold on the series.
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Jaden McDaniels SF | MIN
Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Double-doubles in win
McDaniels supplied 20 points (9-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Thursday's 113-96 win over the Nuggets in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
McDaniels recorded his first double-double of the season, and it couldn't come at a better time for Minnesota, which now leads the series 2-1. With two consecutive victories, the Timberwolves will look to extend the series lead, with McDaniels' productivity likely to play a key role once again.
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Ayo Dosunmu SG | MIN
Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Drops team-high 25 points
Dosunmu ended with 25 points (10-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and nine assists over 32 minutes during Thursday's 113-96 win over the Nuggets in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Dosunmu earned his keep in the win, scoring a team-high 25 points and powering Minnesota to an important home victory. Despite continuing to come off the bench, Dosunmu has been a key piece for the Timberwolves ever since being acquired in a trade with the Bulls. Now leading the series 2-1, Minnesota will look to build on that advantage when the two teams meet again on Saturday.
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Cameron Johnson SF | DEN
Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Only six points in Game 3 loss
Johnson produced six points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 24 minutes during Thursday's 113-96 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Johnson couldn't get anything going on the offensive end, although he was certainly not alone, as Denver was soundly beaten by Minnesota on the road. On the whole, it's been a mediocre season for Johnson, who is averaging just 12.1 points and 2.0 three-pointers in 57 total appearances.