12 Takeaways from Cavs series-tying Game 4 victory over Pistons: Cavaliers go as Donovan Mitchell does
NBAMitchell’s record-setting performances leads the way for Cleveland.
2026
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CLE | 70 | 27.9 | 4.5 | 5.7 |
| 2025 | CLE | 71 | 24 | 4.5 | 5 |
| 2024 | CLE | 55 | 26.6 | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| 2023 | CLE | 68 | 28.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| 2022 | UTAH | 67 | 25.9 | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| 2021 | UTAH | 53 | 26.4 | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| 2020 | UTAH | 69 | 24 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| 2019 | UTAH | 77 | 23.8 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| 2018 | UTAH | 79 | 20.5 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
NBAMitchell’s record-setting performances leads the way for Cleveland.
Donovan Mitchell exploded in the second half, and the Cavaliers turned a 2-0 series deficit into a 2-2- tie.
NBAAjay Mitchell scored 10 of his 28 points in the frantic final period as the Thunder overcame the Lakers’ tenacious effort and improved to 8-0 in the playoffs with their toughest victory of the postseason.
NBAThe Pistons shot just 12 free throw attempts in Monday night's loss to the Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell went 13-of-15 from the line himself.
NBAMitchell scored 39 points in the second half to tie the series 2-2.
NBAOklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Monday, 10:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Thunder -10.5; over/under is 213.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Thunder lead series 3-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder look to clinch the series over the Los Angeles Lakers in game four of the Western Conference second round. The Thunder defeated the Lakers 131-108 in the last meeting on Sunday. Ajay Mitchell led ...
NBADetroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT LINE: Cavaliers -3.5; over/under is 212.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Pistons lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Pistons visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Cavaliers won the last matchup 116-109 on Saturday, led by 35 points from Donovan Mitchell. Cade Cunningham ...
NBAEverybody knows the Oklahoma City Thunder's depth is the envy of the league and the backbone of their aspirations for a second straight NBA championship. The next impressive player to rise from the Thunder's bottomless depth and onto the national stage is Ajay Mitchell, who has seized the spotlight while replacing injured teammate Jalen Williams during these playoffs. After delivering career playoff highs of 24 points and 10 assists with no turnovers in the Thunder’s 131-108 victory over the ...
NBAOklahoma City now has a commanding 3-0 series lead and has won seven straight in these playoffs (a franchise record).
NBAJames Harden hit three clutch shots in the final two minutes, Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit 116-109 on Saturday to cut the Pistons’ lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Harden bounced back from two mistake-marred performances to finish with 19 points and Jarrett Allen scored 18 for the Cavaliers, who will look to even the series when they host Game 4 on Monday night. Mitchell reached 2,000 career postseason points in his 73rd gam...
NBADonovan Mitchell and James Harden combined for 54 points, giving Cleveland the star performances it needed.
NBAThe Houston Rockets might make another massive swing this offseason.
NBADetroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT LINE: Cavaliers -4.5; over/under is 212.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Pistons lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Pistons visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Pistons won the last meeting 107-97 on Thursday, led by 25 points from Cade Cunningham. Donovan Mitchell l...
NBAChet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 22 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series. Ajay Mitchell had 20 points and Jaren McCain added 18 for the defending champion Thunder, who improved to 6-0 in the playoffs. The Lakers will host Game 3 on Saturday.
NBAAnother big 4th quarter from Cade Cunningham pulled Detroit to an early lead at home.
NBAMitchell found his groove but it wasn’t enough.
NBACleveland can’t survive Mitchell not being an elite scorer in the postseason.
NBAMitchell Robinson did not play for the New York Knicks on Wednesday night in Game 2 against Philadelphia because of an illness, leaving each team without a center. The 76ers ruled Joel Embiid out earlier Wednesday with a sprained right ankle and a sore right hip. The Knicks added their backup center to the injury report later in the day and said shortly before tipoff that he wouldn't play.
NBADonovan Mitchell and James Harden need to be better.
NBADonovan Mitchell attempted just two free throws in Tuesday's game.