Mitchell Inspires Cavaliers to Win Against Celtics
Donovan Mitchell inspires the Cleveland Cavaliers to a stunning 115-111 victory against the Boston Celtics. The Cavaliers, trailing by 14 points in the third quarter, staged a remarkable comeback led by Mitchell’s 35-point performance. His explosive fourth-quarter run, including 11 consecutive points, proved decisive, ending the Celtics’ seven-game winning streak.
With 1:07 left on the clock, Mitchell’s clutch shot put Cleveland ahead 103-101, a lead they never relinquished. The Cavaliers, currently leading the Eastern Conference, ended their two-game losing streak with this statement victory.
Mitchell’s Motivation
Reflecting on the win, Mitchell emphasized the team’s resilience after recent defeats:
“They beat us in the NBA Cup. No excuse. We’ve got to go out there and try to build. We weren’t playing like ourselves. We needed this win.”
Around the NBA
Elsewhere in the NBA, several standout performances dominated the headlines:
- LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the Los Angeles Lakers to a narrow 105-104 win against the Utah Jazz. James recorded 27 points and 14 assists, while Davis contributed 33 points and 11 rebounds.
- Victor Wembanyama delivered a sensational triple-double, scoring 34 points with 13 rebounds and 11 assists, as the San Antonio Spurs edged past the Sacramento Kings 127-125.
- Nikola Jokic, the three-time MVP, posted 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists in a triple-double effort, but it wasn’t enough as the Denver Nuggets fell to the Los Angeles Clippers 126-122.
- James Harden powered the Clippers with 30 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds, extending their home winning streak to eight games.
Eastern Conference Battle
The Cavaliers’ win is significant in the race for Eastern Conference supremacy, avenging their earlier NBA Cup loss to the Celtics. Mitchell’s ability to rally his team showcases Cleveland’s potential as serious contenders this season.
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