Meleek Thomas Explodes For 16 Points In Preseason Finale Against Magic

Meleek Thomas shined as the lone Cavalier standout in a 132-116 preseason loss to the Orlando Magic, scoring 14 of his 16 points in a strong fourth-quarter breakout. He finished 6-for-9 from the field with three rebounds, showcasing encouraging on-ball scoring flashes off the bench. While his off-ball fit remains a question for the rookie, these explosive garbage-time minutes give the Cleveland coaching staff plenty to evaluate as opening night approaches.