The Cleveland Cavaliers continue climbing in the Eastern Conference and now sit only a game and a half away from a top-three seed.

After beating Brooklyn, Cleveland now enters a critical stretch against Detroit, Boston, and Philadelphia.

How many wins can they realistically steal over this run? And does this season become make-or-break for Donovan Mitchell if the Cavaliers fail to make a deep playoff run?

We examine Cleveland’s position, the upcoming schedule, and what this season means for Mitchell’s standing.