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: Adds 25 points in win
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Mitchell closed with 25 points (9-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 129-99 victory over the Lakers.
Mitchell didn't deliver his most efficient performance, particularly from three-point range, though he still finished as Cleveland's leading scorer. He has scored 25-plus points in four straight games, shooting 49.5 percent from the field and 40.5 percent from beyond the arc during that stretch. The star guard also contributed in other ways, chipping in at least five rebounds and five assists for the seventh time across 13 January appearances.
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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.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Drops 33 points vs. Sacramento
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Mitchell ended Friday's 123-118 victory over Sacramento with 33 points (11-25 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 34 minutes.
Friday marked Mitchell's 23rd 30-plus-point game of the season and the 13th time he connected on at least five triples in a game. The six-time All-Star is averaging a career-high 29.0 points per game this season while connecting on 48.2 percent of his field-goal attempts, his most efficient season since the 2022-23 campaign (48.4 percent).
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Struggles to find shot Monday
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Mitchell contributed 19 points (5-18 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 8-11 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three steals over 35 minutes during Monday's 136-104 loss to Oklahoma City.
The All-Star guard saw his streak of games with multiple three-pointers end at 14, although he did his best to make up for his poor shooting at the free-throw line. Mitchell has scored 20-plus points in six of eight appearances in January, averaging 26.1 points, 6.3 assists, 5.6 boards, 3.5 threes and 1.5 steals per game so far this month.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Flirts with triple-double
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Mitchell supplied 13 points (4-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 assists, nine rebounds and one steal in 39 minutes during Friday's 117-115 victory over the 76ers.
Mitchell didn't have a big scoring night, but he impacted the game in other ways and flirted with a triple-double while helping guide the Cavaliers to a win. The star guard has been dialed in as a playmaker, handing out at least eight assists in four of the past five games. He's also stayed hot from deep, and he's now knocked down four or more three-pointers in four straight contests.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Leading scorer in dominant win
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Mitchell closed with 35 points (11-22 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 8-8 FT), nine assists, seven rebounds and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 133-107 win over the 76ers.
Mitchell filled up the box score Wednesday, pacing all scorers with 35 points and five three-pointers while dishing a game-high nine assists and making a strong impact on the glass. The star guard has been rolling in January, topping 30 points in four of six games and burying multiple threes in each outing this month.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Pops for 21 against former club
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Mitchell ended Monday's 123-112 loss to the Jazz with 21 points (7-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 34 minutes.
Facing the team that selected him 13th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, Mitchell didn't exactly have a revenge game, but he did score more than 20 points for a sixth straight game. The All-Star guard has drained multiple three-pointers in 12 straight contests dating back to Dec. 17, averaging 27.1 points, 5.5 assists, 4.7 boards, 3.5 threes and 1.6 steals over that stretch.
Mitchell posted 28 points (9-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight assists, three rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes during the Cavaliers' 146-134 win over the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Mitchell finished as Saturday's leading scorer, doing most of his damage from beyond the arc and from the charity stripe. He also co-led the Cavaliers in assists with Craig Porter, and the former has logged eight assists in back-to-back games. Mitchell has averaged 30.3 points, 6.0 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 threes and 1.5 steals over 34.1 minutes per game through four outings in January.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Game-high 30 points in loss
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Mitchell registered 30 points (10-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds and one steal over 37 minutes during the Cavaliers' 131-122 loss to the Timberwolves on Thursday.
Mitchell scored 19 of his 30 points in the second half of Thursday's loss, but it wasn't enough for the Cavaliers to come away with the road win. He has scored at least 30 points 21 times this season and in each of his last four outings. Mitchell is averaging 29.8 points, 5.5 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 3.9 threes and 1.5 steals over 33.9 minutes per game this season.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Off injury report
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Mitchell (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against Minnesota.
Mitchell got the night off Tuesday against Indiana and, as expected, he'll be back in action Thursday against Minnesota. Mitchell is averaging 29.8 points, 5.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals across 33.8 minutes per game this season.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Sitting out against Indiana
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Mitchell (rest) is out for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.
Given his absence is for rest purposes, the expectation is that the superstar guard will be able to return for Thursday's showdown in Minnesota. With Mitchell set to be a spectator Tuesday, Sam Merrill and Craig Porter should both find themselves under streaming consideration in fantasy leagues.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Another 30-point performance
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Mitchell recorded 30 points (10-21 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds, three assists and three steals over 33 minutes during the Cavaliers' 114-110 loss to the Pistons on Sunday.
Mitchell scored 23 of his 30 points in the second half of Sunday's loss and finished as the game's leading scorer. The All-Star guard has scored at least 30 points in three consecutive games and in 20 of 34 regular-season games. Over his last 15 outings, Mitchell has averaged 29.6 points, 5.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 3.7 threes and 1.6 steals over 33.2 minutes per game.
Mitchell registered 34 points (10-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block over 34 minutes during the Cavaliers' 129-113 win over the Suns on Wednesday.
Mitchell produced a balanced scoring attack during Wednesday's win, surpassing the 30-point mark for the 18th time this season. He also led the Cavaliers in assists and was one of three Cleveland players to haul in at least 10 rebounds en route to his second double-double of the season. Mitchell will end the month of December having averaged 29.3 points, 5.6 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 3.7 threes and 1.5 steals over 33.1 minutes per game in 13 outings.
