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Best Scottie Barnes prop bet for Raptors at Cavaliers Game 7 on Sunday 5/3/26
Alex Hunter details his top Scottie Barnes player prop for Sunday’s NBA playoff game between the Raptors and Cavaliers.
The Raptors and Cavaliers go head-to-head in Cleveland on Sunday for a win-or-go-home Game 7. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Cleveland is favored by 8.5 points, and this game carries a total of O/U 210.5 points.
Let’s dive into my favorite Scottie Barnes player prop for Sunday’s contest.
Best Scottie Barnes prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Scottie Barnes 6+ points in the first quarter (-128)
Barnes is averaging 24.2 PPG on 50% shooting in this series vs. the Cavaliers, and a good amount of his damage has come in the first quarter, with Barnes leading the Raptors with 7.2 PPG in the first period. The forward has scored at least eight points in five of these six games, and Brandon Ingram (doubtful, heel) is expected to remain sidelined for Game 7, leaving Barnes with a bigger role than usual.
Barnes has made five starts without Ingram this season, and Barnes is leading Toronto with 7.8 PPG in the first quarter of these tilts while handling a 30.9% usage rate. In all but one of these five games, Barnes has scored at least seven first-quarter points.
The Cavaliers rank 12th in defensive rating of the 16 teams this postseason, and Barnes should get off to a strong start in Sunday’s Game 7.
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1 dead, 1 in critical condition after Cleveland shooting: EMS
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland EMS responded to a report for a gunshot wound early Saturday morning.
According to EMS, the report was for the 2800 block of Woodbridge Aveune around 2:40 a.m.
When EMS arrived, an 18-year-old woman was pronounced dead on scene and a 25-year-old man was transported to MetroHealth in critical condition.
According to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, the victim was identified as 18-year-old Joshay Andrews, of Cleveland.
19 News has made call outs to Cleveland Police for more information on the shooting and if any arrests have been made.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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3 Options For the Cavaliers to Replace GM Mike Gansey
As Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey begins a new chapter with the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland will begin searching for a new GM to work with President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman.
While Altman has been the man behind most of Cleveland’s big moves, including trades like the James Harden deal this year, Gansey has been a key part of the scouting and development operations.
Here are three candidates who could replace Gansey and take over some front office responsibilities.
1. Brandon Weems
Weems could be the most logical candidate for the job, allowing the Cavaliers to make an internal hire. Weems is currently serving as an assistant GM for the team.
He was hired as a director of scouting in 2017 and was promoted to senior director of scouting in 2021. He has been part of several solid draft picks including Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jaylon Tyson, while also missing on picks like Isaac Okoro and Emoni Bates.
Weems still overlooks Cleveland’s scouting in his current possession, and still regularly scouts on his own for the team. He’d be a very logical choice to take over for Gansey, being able to help Cleveland get the most out of limited draft picks and help develop some late round talent.
2. Dave Telep
Once an ESPN analyst, Telep has been a key member of the San Antonio Spurs front office for more than a decade.
He was originally hired as a scouting coordinator, but worked his way up the ranks in the scouting and development department. In 2022 he was promoted to VP of basketball operations, where he helped draft Victor Wembanyama and the rest of the Spurs young cast.
He most recently has served as an assistant GM this season while the Spurs are having a terrific playoff run ahead of schedule. He’ll be a highly coveted prospect for any front office this year, but Cleveland could offer some serious money to acquire him and his development skills.
3. Matt Lloyd
One of the most experienced candidates who could be looking for a new home this offseason, Lloyd has proven to be a front office guy who is willing to make big moves.
He began his career in the late 90s with the Chicago Bulls, worked with the Orlando Magic for a decade, and has been with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the past few seasons.
Lloyd has been a part of a Timberwolves organization that has been active. Some of their splashes include swapping Karl Anthony-Towns for Julius Randle and Donte Divincenzo with the Knicks, and acquiring both Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley from the Utah Jazz.
Lloyd has helped lead Minnesota to two conference finals, and a second round playoff trip this year. Having a voice telling Altman to pull the trigger on franchise-changing moves could be the difference in Cleveland’s success soon.
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