Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Scores 24 points with eight assists
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Mitchell registered 24 points (11-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Friday's 138-105 win over the Mavericks.
Mitchell busted out of his shooting funk by staying aggressive and relentlessly attacking the paint, and the Mavs had no answers for him. Since James Harden joined the team, Mitchell has averaged 25.9 points, 5.5 assists, 1.9 triples and 1.7 steals per game.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Scores 25 points with five dimes
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Mitchell supplied 25 points (9-24 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 128-122 loss to the Magic.
Mitchell has been in a bit of a shooting slump over the past two games, going 13-for-35 from the floor, but the counting stats have remained solid. The Cavs have a two-game series coming up against the Mavs, who rank 23rd in defensive efficiency, so Mitchell will have a good chance of busting out of his mini-funk Friday.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Strikes for 30 in return
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Mitchell amassed 30 points (9-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 9-11 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 109-98 loss to the Celtics.
The 30 points led all scorers on the afternoon, but only two other Cavs even scored in double digits. It was a strong return for Mitchell after he'd missed the prior four games due to a groin strain, and he's hit for 30-plus points in eight of his last 15 contests dating back to Jan. 23, averaging 27.7 points, 6.1 assists, 3.8 boards, 2.6 threes and 1.7 steals over that span.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Cleared to play vs. Boston
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Mitchell (groin) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports.
Mitchell has officially been given the green light to return Sunday from a four-game absence due to a right groin strain, and his availability will give the Cavaliers a significant boost in a game featuring the top teams in the Eastern Conference. With Mitchell back in action, Sam Merrill will likely revert to a rotational role off the bench against Boston.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Probable for Sunday
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Mitchell (groin) is probable for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
After missing the past four games for Cleveland, Mitchell is trending towards a return to action. Sunday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so it will be interesting to see how the Cavaliers handle his minutes.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Practices in full Friday
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Mitchell (groin) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Spencer Davies of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Mitchell has missed the past four games for the Cavs, but getting through a full practice Friday suggests he's on the cusp of a return. However, Cleveland's next two games come as a Sunday-Monday back-to-back set, so it's unlikely that Mitchell will be available for both of those games. Check back for another update closer to Sunday's tip.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Mitchell (groin) is out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Mitchell is sidelined for a fourth straight contest with a strained right groin, but he'll now have five days off in between Tuesday's matchup and Sunday's showdown against the Celtics to recover. Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill are both worthy streaming candidates in most fantasy leagues for as long as Mitchell remains on the shelf.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Ruled out for Sunday
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Mitchell (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Mitchell will miss a third consecutive contest due to a right groin strain. According to Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, head coach Kenny Atkinson said Friday that the injury isn't expected to result in a long-term absence, so the star guard can be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons until Cleveland offers an update. With Mitchell out, Sam Merrill, Craig Porter and Keon Ellis (finger) are candidates for increased playing time.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Unlikely to miss significant time
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Head coach Kenny Atkinson said Friday that Mitchell's right groin strain is not a "long-term thing," Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Mitchell is set to miss a second consecutive contest Friday due to the groin injury, though he should be considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against the Nets. Until the star guard is cleared to return, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter are candidates for increased minutes.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Ruled out for Friday
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Mitchell (groin) won't play Friday in Detroit.
This will be Mitchell's second straight game on the inactive list, and it's somewhat discouraging that he's getting ruled out a full day in advance of tipoff. For now, Mitchell should be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Brooklyn. Expect more shots for Dennis Schroder, Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill while Mitchell is out and more minutes for Craig Porter.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Out Wednesday with groin injury
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Mitchell has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks due to a right groin strain.
The severity of Mitchell's injury is unclear, and since Wednesday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, the Cavaliers may be holding him out simply as a matter of caution. Cleveland lists backcourt mate James Harden (thumb) as questionable, so if he's sidelined along with Mitchell, plenty of minutes would be available for the likes of Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, Dennis Schroder, Craig Porter and Keon Ellis.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Pops for 20 in loss
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Mitchell closed Sunday's 121-113 loss to Oklahoma City with 20 points (9-19 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and two steals over 35 minutes.
Three different Cavaliers tied for the team lead in scoring with 20 points, as Mitchell reached that mark for the sixth time in eight February contests. On the month, the All-Star guard is averaging 26.1 points, 6.4 assists, 3.0 boards, 2.0 steals and 2.0 threes.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Leads Cavs with 32 points Friday
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Mitchell tallied 32 points (9-22 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 12-13 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals over 34 minutes during the Cavaliers' 118-113 win over the Hornets on Friday.
It wasn't the most efficient night from the field for Mitchell, but the All-Star guard helped the Cavaliers close out the victory with 13 points in the fourth quarter. He was more active in getting to the charity stripe as he attempted double-digit free throws for the eighth time this season, with his 12 makes being his most in a game since Nov. 13 against the Raptors (15). Mitchell should continue to be the Cavaliers' No. 1 scoring option, as recent acquisition James Harden serves more as a facilitator.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Scores 17 points in 21 minutes
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Mitchell ended Thursday's 112-84 win over the Nets with 17 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and five assists across 21 minutes.
Mitchell's 17 points were well below his season average (28.8) but still a game-high mark in Cleveland's blowout win over the Nets. The All-Star guard played only 21 minutes as his team led comfortably throughout. That extra rest will come in handy as the Cavaliers face Charlotte on Friday during the second leg of a back-to-back set.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Stellar double-double in victory
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Mitchell racked up 32 points (11-23 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound, 10 assists, two blocks and two steals across 34 minutes during Monday's 119-117 victory over the Nuggets.
The new duo of Mitchell and James Harden powered the Cavaliers to another dramatic win, rallying back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. The only knock on Mitchell's game currently is a poor streak of performances beyond the arc, but his work inside the perimeter has more than made up for that inconsistency. The veteran has averaged 32.0 points per game over the last three contests.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Explodes for 35 points in win
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Mitchell notched 35 points (13-24 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 35 minutes during Saturday's 132-126 victory over Sacramento.
Although James Harden's debut dominated the news before the game, Mitchell delivered with a team-high scoring total as he welcomed the veteran into the starting lineup. Although things may be shaky at first, early signs indicate Mitchell and Harden will complement each other as the team makes another playoff drive. Darius Garland (toe) commanded a lot of attention during his time playing alongside Mitchell, but Harden's ability to create his own opportunities will allow Mitchell to direct the offense and relieve a bit more pressure than the injury-riddled Garland could provide.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Post strong all-around night
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Mitchell amassed 29 points (10-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and four steals over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 124-91 victory over the Clippers.
Mitchell served as one of Cleveland's key producers in Wednesday's win, pacing the team in points, assists and steals. The 29-year-old has now dished out nine assists in back-to-back games and has recorded at least one steal in 21 consecutive appearances in addition to his consistent support as a scorer (26.3 points per game over this span).
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Turnover machine in Friday's loss
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Mitchell chipped in 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 126-113 loss to the Suns.
Mitchell co-led the Cavaliers in assists with Thomas Bryant and finished second on the team in scoring behind De'Andre Hunter (17 points). However, Mitchell was responsible for eight of the Cavaliers' 22 turnovers during the contest, which tied a season high that he set Jan. 21 against the Hornets. It wasn't a typical night for the All-Star guard, but he still had a productive January and finished the month having averaged 27.7 points, 6.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 3.4 threes and 1.4 steals over 34.1 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Scorches Magic for 45 points Monday
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Mitchell tallied 45 points (15-25 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 10-12 FT), four assists, four rebounds and one steal over 35 minutes during the Cavaliers' 114-98 win over the Magic on Monday.
As has been the case for much of the season, Mitchell was the powerhouse of the Cavaliers' offense Monday, with the All-Star guard scoring in double digits in each of the first three quarters before tallying seven points in the fourth to help close things out for Cleveland. It was Mitchell's fifth 40-plus-point performance of the season, and he has scored at least 33 points in three consecutive games. The Cavaliers have won six of their last seven games, and Mitchell has averaged 29.3 points, 7.3 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 3.4 threes and 1.4 steals over 35.9 minutes per game over that span.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Nets 36 points with nine dimes
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Mitchell finished Saturday's 119-105 win over Orlando with 36 points (15-30 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 38 minutes.
Mitchell got off to a slow start, as he missed a lot of shots he traditionally makes through the first half of play, but he came alive after halftime and scored 27 of his 36 points during the final two frames. This was Mitchell's 20th game of the season with 30-plus points, and he ranks inside the top 10 in scoring this year, averaging 29.1 points per contest.
