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Ajay Mitchell SG | OKC
Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Hits for 28 in series-clinching win
Mitchell closed with 28 points (12-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and four steals over 33 minutes during Monday's 115-110 victory over the Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
It was Mitchell's best-scoring performance yet in the playoffs, as the Thunder completed the sweep and advanced to the Western Conference Finals. The second-year guard has started six straight games in place of Jalen Williams (hamstring), averaging 21.2 points, 5.3 assists, 3.7 boards, 1.5 threes and 1.2 steals in 31.2 minutes over that stretch. With extra time for Williams to heal up before OKC's next game, however, Mitchell could get bumped back to the bench in the next round.
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LeBron James PF | PHI
Lakers' LeBron James: Double-doubles in Game 4 defeat
James supplied 24 points (8-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block across 40 minutes in Monday's 115-110 Game 4 loss to the Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals.
James scored 14 of his 24 points in the second half and finished as Los Angeles' third-leading scorer in Monday's season-ending loss. The superstar also dominated on the glass, grabbing a game- and series-best 12 rebounds en route to his third double-double of the postseason. After being swept by the Thunder in the second round of the playoffs, the 41-year-old will enter unrestricted free agency this offseason. He averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, 6.1 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks in 33.2 minutes per contest across 60 regular-season games in 2025-26, and he still appears to have plenty left in the tank if he decides to play next season.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander PG | OKC
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Strikes for 35 points in Game 4
Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 35 points (11-22 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 12-15 FT), one rebound, eight assists and one steal across 39 minutes during the Thunder's 115-110 win in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Lakers on Monday.
Gilgeous-Alexander put together one of his better performances of the series to help the Thunder sweep LA in four games. He made a few clutch shots down the stretch and also wasn't afraid set his teammates up for open looks when the Lakers sent double teams, helping the Thunder score the final six points of the game to secure a victory. Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 24.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.0 steals in the just-concluded semifinal-round series.
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Evan Mobley PF | CLE
Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Well-rounded effort in victory
Mobley closed with 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, five blocks and three steals in 39 minutes during Monday's 112-103 win over the Pistons in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
The 2024-25 Defensive Player of the Year was dominant on the defensive end Monday, supplying a game- and series-best five swats while matching the game high in steals. Mobley also tied the game-high mark in rebounds and ended as Cleveland's third-leading scorer in an extremely well-rounded performance. The big man has tallied multiple blocks in all four games of this series and will look to continue that trend in Wednesday's Game 5 in Detroit.
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James Harden PG | CLE
Cavaliers' James Harden: Double-doubles in win
Harden posted 24 points (5-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 9-9 FT), 11 assists, three steals and one block over 37 minutes during Monday's 112-103 victory over the Pistons in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Harden missed all five of his shots from inside the arc yet dominated from deep and frequently got to the charity stripe. The veteran guard scored 15 of his 24 points in the first half but took a back seat to Donovan Mitchell afterward, as Mitchell scored 39 points in the second half. Harden tallied a game-high 11 assists, marking his second double-double of the postseason, with his first coming in Game 1 against the Raptors during the opening round. He also contributed at least three combined steals-plus-blocks for the second time in this series.
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Ausar Thompson SF | DET
Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Limited impact in loss
Thompson contributed four points (2-3 FG), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes during Monday's 112-103 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Thompson had a muted performance on the offensive end and didn't offer much defensively in his limited minutes. The third-year forward logged fewer than 24 minutes for the first time this postseason and finished with a game-worst minus-27 point differential. He'll look to bounce back during Wednesday's Game 5 in Detroit.
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Tobias Harris PF | SA
Pistons' Tobias Harris: Full stat line in loss
Harris closed with 16 points (6-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block over 36 minutes during Monday's 112-103 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Harris saw a heavy workload on the offensive end once again, though he struggled with efficiency in this one. The veteran forward scored fewer than 20 points after eight straight games reaching that mark, but he still finished as Detroit's third-leading scorer. He also led the team in rebounds and chipped in at least three combined steals-plus-blocks for the fifth time this postseason.
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Cade Cunningham PG | DET
Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Scores 19 points in loss
Cunningham racked up 19 points (7-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six assists, three rebounds and one steal across 39 minutes during Monday's 112-103 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Cunningham didn't deliver his most productive performance after recording a triple-double in Game 3. The star point guard committed a game-worst five turnovers and grabbed just three rebounds for the third time this series. Although he led the Pistons in assists on the night, his six dimes marked a series low. Cunningham and the Pistons will look to retake the series lead in Wednesday's Game 5 in Detroit.
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Donovan Mitchell SG | CLE
Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Erupts for 43 points Monday
Mitchell tallied 43 points (13-26 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 13-15 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 37 minutes in Monday's 112-103 win over the Pistons in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Mitchell got off to an extremely slow start in this one, scoring just four points on 1-of-8 shooting from the field in the first half. However, the star guard erupted for 39 points in the second half, matching Sleepy Floyd for the most points scored in a half during the playoffs in the play-by-play era. Mitchell has reached the 30-point threshold in three consecutive contests and will look to remain productive during Wednesday's Game 5 in Detroit, where the Cavaliers aim to take a 3-2 series lead.
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Caris LeVert SG | MIL
Pistons' Caris LeVert: Valiant effort off bench
LeVert produced 24 points (10-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 31 minutes in Monday's 112-103 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
LeVert's availability was in jeopardy heading into Game 4 due to a heel bruise, but he was cleared to suit up prior to tipoff. The heel issue had little impact on his play, as he led the Pistons in scoring and made threes despite being utilized off the bench. Monday's performance marks the first time LeVert has scored in double figures so far this series.