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On Monday, Isaac Okoro registered his first career double-double, but the effort was not enough as the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Indiana Pacers, their 11th consecutive defeat.
Okoro produced 22 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in 42 minutes of work during the 111-102 loss. He finished the contest by shooting 8-of-20 from the field, including 3-of-8 from 3-point range.
The 22 points scored by Okoro were his second-most of the season.
Afterward, Okoro expressed his disappointment in the loss as the Cavaliers have struggled to finish off the season. However, Okoro liked the way that the Cavaliers continued to compete throughout the contest.
While the performance by Okoro came in a losing effort, he said following the game that he feels as though he is getting more comfortable each time he steps onto the court.
“I feel like every game, I’m starting to learn more,” Okoro said. “(I) find my spots, know what the defense is starting to do. As the games go on, I feel like I’m starting to progress.”
The @isaacokoro303 step back is a thing of beauty 😍
📺 #CavsPacers on @BallySportsCLE pic.twitter.com/Jh4M2DkSdm
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 11, 2021
After an up-and-down rookie campaign, Okoro looks to be finishing off the year on a high note. Including Monday, he has scored in double figures in nine of his last 10 games for the Cavaliers and is averaging 15.4 points, four rebounds and 2.1 assists over that span.
Certainly, the Cavaliers’ season didn’t turn out the way the team had hoped but the play of Okoro, and others, has given the organization some hope for the future.
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