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Cavaliers' New Closing Five Experiment | NBA News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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Summary
The Cavs are testing a bold new closing lineup: Donovan Mitchell at point, Sam Merrill at SG, James Harden at SF, Peyton Watson at PF, and Evan Mobley at center. Built for defense-first versatility with switchable bigs and floor-spacing shooters, this unit aims to unlock offensive lanes while locking down late-game pressure. With Harden’s playmaking and Merrill’s clutch shooting, plus Watson and Mobley’s mobility, it’s a dynamic combo that could be the key under new coach Kenny Atkinson — who’s got flashes of genius despite past missteps. Now it’s time to see if this experimental five can deliver when it matters most. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/610ea9b310704aa3