NBA L2M report says that Donovan Mitchell game tying basket should not have counted
With 4.6 seconds remaining and the Cavs trailing by two points, Mitchell deliberately missed his second freebie, darted toward the lane, collected his own rebound in midair and flipped in the basket. A review of that play by the league on Tuesday afternoon showed that Mitchell stepped over the plane of the free throw line before the ball touched the basket — a violation of NBA rules. Mitchell should’ve been called for a lane violation, negating the basket, keeping the Cavs behind by two and putting Mitchell at 56 points — one off his career-high and Cleveland’s single-game record that was previously shared by LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.
Source: Chris Fedor @ Cleveland Plain Dealer
Source: Chris Fedor @ Cleveland Plain Dealer
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The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Donovan Mitchell hit with a random PED test, and the league said his 71-point performance shouldn’t have happened.
https://t.co/YGjwwPXtWR pic.twitter.com/vL8f7F4Ck8 – 8:36 PM
Donovan Mitchell hit with a random PED test, and the league said his 71-point performance shouldn’t have happened.
https://t.co/YGjwwPXtWR pic.twitter.com/vL8f7F4Ck8 – 8:36 PM
Chiney Ogwumike @chiney
Great chatting with Donovan Mitchell 🕷, who was fresh off of his 71 POINT performance!
We talked about his INSANE free throw line putback & the 1st person he called postgame: pic.twitter.com/hp1ArVbORi – 7:50 PM
Great chatting with Donovan Mitchell 🕷, who was fresh off of his 71 POINT performance!
We talked about his INSANE free throw line putback & the 1st person he called postgame: pic.twitter.com/hp1ArVbORi – 7:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix #Suns face red-hot Donovan Mitchell after career 71-point eruption (w/video) #Cavaliers azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:31 PM
Phoenix #Suns face red-hot Donovan Mitchell after career 71-point eruption (w/video) #Cavaliers azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:31 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The NBA is right: Donovan Mitchell, it turns out, was in the lane early last night on his incredible OT-forcing score. pic.twitter.com/grwvWuWILP – 7:28 PM
The NBA is right: Donovan Mitchell, it turns out, was in the lane early last night on his incredible OT-forcing score. pic.twitter.com/grwvWuWILP – 7:28 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
According to the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report, #Cavs Donovan Mitchell’s miraculous record-setting basket shouldn’t have counted
cleveland.com/cavs/2023/01/d… – 7:10 PM
According to the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report, #Cavs Donovan Mitchell’s miraculous record-setting basket shouldn’t have counted
cleveland.com/cavs/2023/01/d… – 7:10 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
The NBA’s L2M report from last night’s Bulls loss to the Cavaliers confirms that referees missed two calls in the final 15 seconds.
Jarrett Allen should’ve been called for traveling with 12.1 sec left. Donovan Mitchell committed a lane violation on his tying putback to force OT. – 6:06 PM
The NBA’s L2M report from last night’s Bulls loss to the Cavaliers confirms that referees missed two calls in the final 15 seconds.
Jarrett Allen should’ve been called for traveling with 12.1 sec left. Donovan Mitchell committed a lane violation on his tying putback to force OT. – 6:06 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
NBA’s last two minute report cites two incorrect calls from last night’s #Bulls-Cavs game:
–Jarrett Allen wasn’t called for travelling before scoring with 12.1 secs left in 4th
–Donovan Mitchell should have been called for lane violation. as Billy Donovan suggested postgame – 6:04 PM
NBA’s last two minute report cites two incorrect calls from last night’s #Bulls-Cavs game:
–Jarrett Allen wasn’t called for travelling before scoring with 12.1 secs left in 4th
–Donovan Mitchell should have been called for lane violation. as Billy Donovan suggested postgame – 6:04 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
NBA L2M, as expected, rules that Jarrett Allen should’ve been called for a travel with 12.1 seconds left in regulation and that Donovan Mitchell committed a lane violation on his putback that forced OT. – 5:55 PM
NBA L2M, as expected, rules that Jarrett Allen should’ve been called for a travel with 12.1 seconds left in regulation and that Donovan Mitchell committed a lane violation on his putback that forced OT. – 5:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Hope he don’t try that shit next game. I talked to him today. I sent him a lot of IG DMs. A lot of voice memos. Kept telling him, ‘Hey bro, don’t try to come get 80 tomorrow.'”
Mikal Bridges to Donovan Mitchell after 71-point blast.
“Calm that shit down.”
#Suns #Cavs Wed. – 5:06 PM
“Hope he don’t try that shit next game. I talked to him today. I sent him a lot of IG DMs. A lot of voice memos. Kept telling him, ‘Hey bro, don’t try to come get 80 tomorrow.'”
Mikal Bridges to Donovan Mitchell after 71-point blast.
“Calm that shit down.”
#Suns #Cavs Wed. – 5:06 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December.
#Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell was among the nominees for the award. – 4:32 PM
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December.
#Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell was among the nominees for the award. – 4:32 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
With 71 points, Donovan Mitchell has chiseled his name into history.
@Michael Pina: https://t.co/6UDw5qXqgd pic.twitter.com/XFhl332VPj – 3:03 PM
With 71 points, Donovan Mitchell has chiseled his name into history.
@Michael Pina: https://t.co/6UDw5qXqgd pic.twitter.com/XFhl332VPj – 3:03 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Donovan Mitchell has a higher career high than
Michael Jordan
Steph Curry
James Harden
Kevin Durant
LeBron James
Shaquille O’Neal
Carmelo Anthony
Dirk Nowitzki
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Larry Bird
Allen Iverson pic.twitter.com/VvxicGAczh – 2:58 PM
Donovan Mitchell has a higher career high than
Michael Jordan
Steph Curry
James Harden
Kevin Durant
LeBron James
Shaquille O’Neal
Carmelo Anthony
Dirk Nowitzki
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Larry Bird
Allen Iverson pic.twitter.com/VvxicGAczh – 2:58 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 70+ points in a win since Wilt:
— Donovan Mitchell
— Kobe Bryant
— David Robinson
That’s it. pic.twitter.com/A8LcfL8NZA – 2:40 PM
Players with 70+ points in a win since Wilt:
— Donovan Mitchell
— Kobe Bryant
— David Robinson
That’s it. pic.twitter.com/A8LcfL8NZA – 2:40 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
New on BSJ: A look at why scoring has exploded in the NBA, the day after Donovan Mitchell scored 71 points bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/01/03/a-l… – 2:21 PM
New on BSJ: A look at why scoring has exploded in the NBA, the day after Donovan Mitchell scored 71 points bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/01/03/a-l… – 2:21 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Mike Conley called Donovan Mitchell last night to congratulate him on the 71-point game.
“He was like a kid on Christmas morning. … One of those special nights. I was very happy for him.” – 1:16 PM
Mike Conley called Donovan Mitchell last night to congratulate him on the 71-point game.
“He was like a kid on Christmas morning. … One of those special nights. I was very happy for him.” – 1:16 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Lowe Post podcast: @Howard Beck + I on Donovan Mitchell’s 71-point explosion/top-5 in the East coming together; Klay going off/GSW w/o Curry; Howard’s predictions for 2023; 10 unsung heroes of the season so far:
Apple: apple.co/3Cjut5h
Spotify: spoti.fi/3WFkLlG – 1:11 PM
New Lowe Post podcast: @Howard Beck + I on Donovan Mitchell’s 71-point explosion/top-5 in the East coming together; Klay going off/GSW w/o Curry; Howard’s predictions for 2023; 10 unsung heroes of the season so far:
Apple: apple.co/3Cjut5h
Spotify: spoti.fi/3WFkLlG – 1:11 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
📣 NEW POD 📣
• Donovan Mitchell scores 71!
• Hawks-Warriors 2OT thriller!
• Nets win 12th straight!
• Bold predictions for ’23! 🔮
📼: https://t.co/4LBxqhGA15
🍎: https://t.co/XjSclyJYjS
: https://t.co/YpCkqbnDWC
🅰: https://t.co/v1qudKTb56 pic.twitter.com/lJx8M8enTm – 12:02 PM
📣 NEW POD 📣
• Donovan Mitchell scores 71!
• Hawks-Warriors 2OT thriller!
• Nets win 12th straight!
• Bold predictions for ’23! 🔮
📼: https://t.co/4LBxqhGA15
🍎: https://t.co/XjSclyJYjS
: https://t.co/YpCkqbnDWC🅰: https://t.co/v1qudKTb56 pic.twitter.com/lJx8M8enTm – 12:02 PM
Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade @PDcavsinsider
Only two players in NBA history have scored or assisted on 99 or more of their team’s points in a game: Donovan Mitchell in his 71-point game against the Bulls and Wilt Chamberlain in his 100-point game against the New York Knicks. Photos: AP and clevelanddotcom #Cavs pic.twitter.com/LfVtdsVq07 – 12:00 PM
Only two players in NBA history have scored or assisted on 99 or more of their team’s points in a game: Donovan Mitchell in his 71-point game against the Bulls and Wilt Chamberlain in his 100-point game against the New York Knicks. Photos: AP and clevelanddotcom #Cavs pic.twitter.com/LfVtdsVq07 – 12:00 PM
Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
Klay Thompson (54), Luka Doncic (60, 51) and – for the first time in any regular season game of his career – Donovan Mitchell (71) each got a 50 🍔 this week.
Who might be the next player to break 50 for the first time? pic.twitter.com/MnhZtbOPWz – 11:35 AM
Klay Thompson (54), Luka Doncic (60, 51) and – for the first time in any regular season game of his career – Donovan Mitchell (71) each got a 50 🍔 this week.
Who might be the next player to break 50 for the first time? pic.twitter.com/MnhZtbOPWz – 11:35 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Where does Donovan Mitchell’s 71 points last night rank in NBA history?
@Frank Isola & @Brian Scalabrine give context to a historic night in Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/h2QL2ij561 – 11:31 AM
Where does Donovan Mitchell’s 71 points last night rank in NBA history?
@Frank Isola & @Brian Scalabrine give context to a historic night in Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/h2QL2ij561 – 11:31 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
NBA has been amazing the last month. We’ve seen:
— 9 players score 50+ in a game
— Luka drop a 60/20/10
— Donovan Mitchell score 71, with 11 assists
— Giannis had back-to-back 40/20 games
— Jokic had a 40/27/10, + 5 other triple-doubles
— There have been 22 triple-doubles in all – 11:21 AM
NBA has been amazing the last month. We’ve seen:
— 9 players score 50+ in a game
— Luka drop a 60/20/10
— Donovan Mitchell score 71, with 11 assists
— Giannis had back-to-back 40/20 games
— Jokic had a 40/27/10, + 5 other triple-doubles
— There have been 22 triple-doubles in all – 11:21 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Most total points created in a single game in NBA history:
1. Wilt Chamberlain: 104 (100 points and 2 assists)
2. Donovan Mitchell: 99 (71 points and 11 assists) – 10:35 AM
Most total points created in a single game in NBA history:
1. Wilt Chamberlain: 104 (100 points and 2 assists)
2. Donovan Mitchell: 99 (71 points and 11 assists) – 10:35 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
NBA MVP odds per @betonline_ag:
Luka Doncic 5/2
Nikola Jokic 13/4
Jayson Tatum 7/2
Giannis Antetokounmpo 5/1
Kevin Durant 9/1
Joel Embiid 12/1
Ja Morant 25/1
Zion Williamson 33/1
Stephen Curry 50/1
Donovan Mitchell 50/1
Pascal Siakam 100/1
All others off the board. – 10:35 AM
NBA MVP odds per @betonline_ag:
Luka Doncic 5/2
Nikola Jokic 13/4
Jayson Tatum 7/2
Giannis Antetokounmpo 5/1
Kevin Durant 9/1
Joel Embiid 12/1
Ja Morant 25/1
Zion Williamson 33/1
Stephen Curry 50/1
Donovan Mitchell 50/1
Pascal Siakam 100/1
All others off the board. – 10:35 AM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Donovan Mitchell made 22 field goals and 20 free throws last night vs the Bulls.
He is the 4th player to record 20 FGM and 20 FTM in the same game, joining:
– Wilt Chamberlain in 1962 (100 points)
– Michael Jordan in 1990 (69 points)
– Devin Booker in 2017 (70 points) – 10:30 AM
Donovan Mitchell made 22 field goals and 20 free throws last night vs the Bulls.
He is the 4th player to record 20 FGM and 20 FTM in the same game, joining:
– Wilt Chamberlain in 1962 (100 points)
– Michael Jordan in 1990 (69 points)
– Devin Booker in 2017 (70 points) – 10:30 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Donovan Mitchell last night:
71 PTS
10 AST
22-34 FG
20-25 FT
Mitchell is the first player in NBA history to record at least 70p/10a in a game.
His 78.9 TS% is the highest in NBA history by a player in a 70-point game.
Read and subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 10:11 AM
Donovan Mitchell last night:
71 PTS 10 AST 22-34 FG 20-25 FTMitchell is the first player in NBA history to record at least 70p/10a in a game.
His 78.9 TS% is the highest in NBA history by a player in a 70-point game.
Read and subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 10:11 AM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Donovan Mitchell made 22 field goals and 20 free throws last night vs the Bulls.
He is the 4th player to record 20 FGM and 20 FTM in the same game, joining…
– Wilt Chamberlain in 1962 (100 points)
– Michael Jordan in 1990 (69 points)
– Devin Booker in 2017 (71 points) – 10:07 AM
Donovan Mitchell made 22 field goals and 20 free throws last night vs the Bulls.
He is the 4th player to record 20 FGM and 20 FTM in the same game, joining…
– Wilt Chamberlain in 1962 (100 points)
– Michael Jordan in 1990 (69 points)
– Devin Booker in 2017 (71 points) – 10:07 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
71 points is obviously ridiculous, but Donovan Mitchell also had 11 assists. Those 11 assists created 28 points for Cleveland.
99 points created directly by Mitchell is mindboggling stuff. Almost doesn’t seem real. – 9:37 AM
71 points is obviously ridiculous, but Donovan Mitchell also had 11 assists. Those 11 assists created 28 points for Cleveland.
99 points created directly by Mitchell is mindboggling stuff. Almost doesn’t seem real. – 9:37 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
History was certainly made in Cleveland last night, by more than one man. Yes, Donovan Mitchell scored 71. But on the broadcast was the same guy who called Kobe’s 81 pointer nearly 17 years ago, @The Athletic theathletic.com/4053457/2023/0… – 9:10 AM
History was certainly made in Cleveland last night, by more than one man. Yes, Donovan Mitchell scored 71. But on the broadcast was the same guy who called Kobe’s 81 pointer nearly 17 years ago, @The Athletic theathletic.com/4053457/2023/0… – 9:10 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
Good Morning It’s Basketball: The awe of Donovan Mitchell’s 71 ziller.substack.com/p/the-awe-of-d… – 9:02 AM
Good Morning It’s Basketball: The awe of Donovan Mitchell’s 71 ziller.substack.com/p/the-awe-of-d… – 9:02 AM
Brian Windhorst @WindhorstESPN
Playing 50 minutes and carrying his team the entire way, Donovan Mitchell had more energy than anyone during his iconic 71-point performance last night. There was a reason for that: espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 8:51 AM
Playing 50 minutes and carrying his team the entire way, Donovan Mitchell had more energy than anyone during his iconic 71-point performance last night. There was a reason for that: espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 8:51 AM
Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade @PDcavsinsider
Even after one of the best individual performances in NBA history, Donovan Mitchell’s first thoughts after the game went to his Cavaliers’ teammates. Photo: John Kuntz, clevelanddotcom #Cavs pic.twitter.com/82s9N1jAk5 – 8:31 AM
Even after one of the best individual performances in NBA history, Donovan Mitchell’s first thoughts after the game went to his Cavaliers’ teammates. Photo: John Kuntz, clevelanddotcom #Cavs pic.twitter.com/82s9N1jAk5 – 8:31 AM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
I thought Darius Garland scoring 51 the same night Embiid had 59 would be the most slept-on 50-point game this season, but Klay Thompson’s 54 the same night as Donovan Mitchell’s 71 is going to be tough to top. – 8:12 AM
I thought Darius Garland scoring 51 the same night Embiid had 59 would be the most slept-on 50-point game this season, but Klay Thompson’s 54 the same night as Donovan Mitchell’s 71 is going to be tough to top. – 8:12 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Donovan Mitchell: “I’ve always believed I can be one of the best players in this league, but I have to keep working. This is a big milestone but at the end of the day, we have to continue. Those other guys have all won at the highest level and that’s my ultimate goal.” pic.twitter.com/dc3CKaM6MF – 8:03 AM
Donovan Mitchell: “I’ve always believed I can be one of the best players in this league, but I have to keep working. This is a big milestone but at the end of the day, we have to continue. Those other guys have all won at the highest level and that’s my ultimate goal.” pic.twitter.com/dc3CKaM6MF – 8:03 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Donovan Mitchell Record-Breaking 70-PT DOUBLE-DOUBLE | January 2, 2023
sportando.basketball/en/donovan-mit… – 5:08 AM
Donovan Mitchell Record-Breaking 70-PT DOUBLE-DOUBLE | January 2, 2023
sportando.basketball/en/donovan-mit… – 5:08 AM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
It’s 1:45 AM CT-my phone is blowing up over Donovan Mitchell’s 71 points but it is irrelevant and not even a thought- what is my concern is the health of Buffalo’s Damar Hamlin. Please, please pray and lift up this young man, his family, the NFL family. Thank you. – 2:44 AM
It’s 1:45 AM CT-my phone is blowing up over Donovan Mitchell’s 71 points but it is irrelevant and not even a thought- what is my concern is the health of Buffalo’s Damar Hamlin. Please, please pray and lift up this young man, his family, the NFL family. Thank you. – 2:44 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Players with 50+ points this NBA season:
Donovan Mitchell: 71
Luka Doncic: 60
Joel Embiid: 59
Devin Booker: 58
Anthony Davis: 55
Klay Thompson: 54
Joel Embiid: 53
Pascal Siakam: 52
Luka Doncic: 51
Devin Booker: 51
Darius Garland: 51
Luka Doncic: 50
Steph Curry: 50 – 2:35 AM
Players with 50+ points this NBA season:
Donovan Mitchell: 71
Luka Doncic: 60
Joel Embiid: 59
Devin Booker: 58
Anthony Davis: 55
Klay Thompson: 54
Joel Embiid: 53
Pascal Siakam: 52
Luka Doncic: 51
Devin Booker: 51
Darius Garland: 51
Luka Doncic: 50
Steph Curry: 50 – 2:35 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell’s second half against the Bulls: 55 points on 17-of-24 shooting (17-20 FTs), eight assists, seven rebounds, one turnover in 29 minutes. – 2:23 AM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell’s second half against the Bulls: 55 points on 17-of-24 shooting (17-20 FTs), eight assists, seven rebounds, one turnover in 29 minutes. – 2:23 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Donovan Mitchell erupts for 71 points: Nine numbers to know from the best scoring night we’ve seen since Kobe Bryant’s 81 piece
cbssports.com/nba/news/donov… – 2:09 AM
Donovan Mitchell erupts for 71 points: Nine numbers to know from the best scoring night we’ve seen since Kobe Bryant’s 81 piece
cbssports.com/nba/news/donov… – 2:09 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Donovan Mitchell erupts for 71: Nine numbers to know from NBA’s highest-scoring game since Kobe Bryant’s 81
cbssports.com/nba/news/donov… – 2:07 AM
Donovan Mitchell erupts for 71: Nine numbers to know from NBA’s highest-scoring game since Kobe Bryant’s 81
cbssports.com/nba/news/donov… – 2:07 AM
Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
Donovan Mitchell made NBA history — and scored 71 points along the way https://t.co/CRJvDanb2M pic.twitter.com/eJSYp91ZD5 – 2:03 AM
Donovan Mitchell made NBA history — and scored 71 points along the way https://t.co/CRJvDanb2M pic.twitter.com/eJSYp91ZD5 – 2:03 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell had 16 points at halftime and the #Cavs trailed by as many as 21 points. What happened next was one of the greatest performances in NBA history. thelandondemand.com/news/2023/jan/… – 1:48 AM
Donovan Mitchell had 16 points at halftime and the #Cavs trailed by as many as 21 points. What happened next was one of the greatest performances in NBA history. thelandondemand.com/news/2023/jan/… – 1:48 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Donovan Mitchell scored the most points in a game by any player since Kobe Bryant’s 81 in January 2006 😱
71 PTS
22/34 FG
8 REB
11 AST
OT WIN vs Bulls
🎥 @NBATV pic.twitter.com/YtAalWlgZq – 1:47 AM
Donovan Mitchell scored the most points in a game by any player since Kobe Bryant’s 81 in January 2006 😱
71 PTS
22/34 FG
8 REB
11 AST
OT WIN vs Bulls🎥 @NBATV pic.twitter.com/YtAalWlgZq – 1:47 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell had played 47 minutes at this point. He closes out on a shooter and then beats everyone else down the floor for a basket that gives him 63 points on the night. What an absolutely bonkers performance. pic.twitter.com/YbmLsbHyGT – 1:20 AM
Donovan Mitchell had played 47 minutes at this point. He closes out on a shooter and then beats everyone else down the floor for a basket that gives him 63 points on the night. What an absolutely bonkers performance. pic.twitter.com/YbmLsbHyGT – 1:20 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell making this play after playing the entire second half is insane. pic.twitter.com/nFV2XgWru0 – 1:18 AM
Donovan Mitchell making this play after playing the entire second half is insane. pic.twitter.com/nFV2XgWru0 – 1:18 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Radio Roulette is live @UnderdogFantasy
• Donovan Mitchell’s historic 71-point night
• Klay Thompson goes 54, Looney wins it 2OT
• LeBron at it again
• Day ending in Y for Luka/Embiid
• MVP shuffle
• Big picture stats look
Going to be a late one
https://t.co/p68KCZxegX pic.twitter.com/3XaAFpeVrw – 1:16 AM
Radio Roulette is live @UnderdogFantasy
• Donovan Mitchell’s historic 71-point night
• Klay Thompson goes 54, Looney wins it 2OT
• LeBron at it again
• Day ending in Y for Luka/Embiid
• MVP shuffle
• Big picture stats look
Going to be a late one
https://t.co/p68KCZxegX pic.twitter.com/3XaAFpeVrw – 1:16 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Crazy scoring performances across the NBA tonight
Donovan Mitchell 71
Klay Thompson 54
DeMar DeRozan 44
LeBron James 43
Joel Embiid 42
Luka Doncic 39 – 12:59 AM
Crazy scoring performances across the NBA tonight
Donovan Mitchell 71
Klay Thompson 54
DeMar DeRozan 44
LeBron James 43
Joel Embiid 42
Luka Doncic 39 – 12:59 AM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Of the 12 times an NBA player (Donovan Mitchell) has scored 70 points, this is the third where another (Klay Thompson) scored at least 50 the same day. Wilt Chamberlain (78) & Elgin Baylor (63) did it in December 1961 and David Thompson (73) & George Gervin (63) in April 1978. – 12:56 AM
Of the 12 times an NBA player (Donovan Mitchell) has scored 70 points, this is the third where another (Klay Thompson) scored at least 50 the same day. Wilt Chamberlain (78) & Elgin Baylor (63) did it in December 1961 and David Thompson (73) & George Gervin (63) in April 1978. – 12:56 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Prior to tonight, there had been nine games in NBA history in which a player scored 71 points or more. The assist totals for the players that scored 71+ points are: 2, 2, 1, 2, 1, 0, 1, 5, 1.
Donovan Mitchell scored 71 points and had 11 assists tonight. – 12:53 AM
Prior to tonight, there had been nine games in NBA history in which a player scored 71 points or more. The assist totals for the players that scored 71+ points are: 2, 2, 1, 2, 1, 0, 1, 5, 1.
Donovan Mitchell scored 71 points and had 11 assists tonight. – 12:53 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell scored or assisted on 99 points tonight for the #Cavs. – 12:42 AM
Donovan Mitchell scored or assisted on 99 points tonight for the #Cavs. – 12:42 AM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Klay Thompson only needs 20 points to surpass Donovan Mitchell on the nightly league leaderboard. – 12:38 AM
Klay Thompson only needs 20 points to surpass Donovan Mitchell on the nightly league leaderboard. – 12:38 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
The NBA’s 71 Club. Wilt. Kobe. David Thompson. Elgin. The Admiral. And now, Spyda. Donovan Mitchell ‘humbled’ by historic night, joining rare company after scoring all those points, @The Athletic theathletic.com/4053221/2023/0… – 12:25 AM
The NBA’s 71 Club. Wilt. Kobe. David Thompson. Elgin. The Admiral. And now, Spyda. Donovan Mitchell ‘humbled’ by historic night, joining rare company after scoring all those points, @The Athletic theathletic.com/4053221/2023/0… – 12:25 AM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
A little self-serving but I scan old bylines when players I used to cover like Donovan Mitchell make news. Looked up a 2017 Summer League story — which is now kind of funny for featuring Jazz fans screaming at Danny Ainge for stealing Gordon Hayward: archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id… – 12:09 AM
A little self-serving but I scan old bylines when players I used to cover like Donovan Mitchell make news. Looked up a 2017 Summer League story — which is now kind of funny for featuring Jazz fans screaming at Danny Ainge for stealing Gordon Hayward: archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id… – 12:09 AM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
New Year New Me😂… 71 of them thangs
pic.twitter.com/eqTSqAEKk8 – 11:24 PM
New Year New Me😂… 71 of them thangs
pic.twitter.com/eqTSqAEKk8 – 11:24 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Donovan Mitchell drop insane 71, Cavs needs all of it for OT win nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/02/wat… – 11:23 PM
Watch Donovan Mitchell drop insane 71, Cavs needs all of it for OT win nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/02/wat… – 11:23 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
“In my 15 years, that’s the best performance I’ve ever seen”
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell makes history with 71 points, leads team to improbable come-from-behind win
cleveland.com/cavs/2023/01/d… – 11:22 PM
“In my 15 years, that’s the best performance I’ve ever seen”
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell makes history with 71 points, leads team to improbable come-from-behind win
cleveland.com/cavs/2023/01/d… – 11:22 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
In a season with a lot of 40+ and 50+ point games, Donovan Mitchell looked at Luka and said “hold my postgame recovery beer…” – 11:17 PM
In a season with a lot of 40+ and 50+ point games, Donovan Mitchell looked at Luka and said “hold my postgame recovery beer…” – 11:17 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs head coach J.B. Bickerstaff on Donovan Mitchell’s 71-point performance tonight: “I don’t know how many guys in our league that can do what he did tonight.” – 11:12 PM
#Cavs head coach J.B. Bickerstaff on Donovan Mitchell’s 71-point performance tonight: “I don’t know how many guys in our league that can do what he did tonight.” – 11:12 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
The Bulls were on the right track in the first half, but Donovan Mitchell erased any hope of a win with a career-high 71-point scorcher.
More on the historic night and the OT loss: chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 11:11 PM
The Bulls were on the right track in the first half, but Donovan Mitchell erased any hope of a win with a career-high 71-point scorcher.
More on the historic night and the OT loss: chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 11:11 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
The Bulls continue re-writing the book on awful ways to lose games, and thanks to 71 points by Donovan Mitchell, as well as a missed free throw, they found another. Billy’s pissed, PWill was distraught … one click to read it all.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/1/2… – 11:07 PM
The Bulls continue re-writing the book on awful ways to lose games, and thanks to 71 points by Donovan Mitchell, as well as a missed free throw, they found another. Billy’s pissed, PWill was distraught … one click to read it all.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/1/2… – 11:07 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Cavs star Donovan Mitchell scored or assisted on 99 points, the 2nd-most in a game in NBA history and the most since Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game. @ESPNStatsInfo Mitchell had 71 points and 11 assists in overtime win over the Bulls. bit.ly/3jfYHzm – 11:06 PM
Cavs star Donovan Mitchell scored or assisted on 99 points, the 2nd-most in a game in NBA history and the most since Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game. @ESPNStatsInfo Mitchell had 71 points and 11 assists in overtime win over the Bulls. bit.ly/3jfYHzm – 11:06 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell on Bills safety Damar Hamlin: “Prayers up for the Bills safety. I heard about it, I didn’t see it. We’re praying for him, all of us in the locker room. From the Cavalier organization we want to wish the best and praying everything goes well.” – 10:54 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell on Bills safety Damar Hamlin: “Prayers up for the Bills safety. I heard about it, I didn’t see it. We’re praying for him, all of us in the locker room. From the Cavalier organization we want to wish the best and praying everything goes well.” – 10:54 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell ended his press conference tonight with prayers out to Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin. – 10:52 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell ended his press conference tonight with prayers out to Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin. – 10:52 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Donovan Mitchell became the seventh player in NBA history to score 70+ points. He joins Wilt Chamberlain (6), Elgin Baylor, David Thompson, David Robinson, Kobe Bryant and Devin Booker. Spida finished with 71 points (Cavaliers record), 11 assists, and 8 rebounds in the win. pic.twitter.com/J6ix2wlXlX – 10:50 PM
Donovan Mitchell became the seventh player in NBA history to score 70+ points. He joins Wilt Chamberlain (6), Elgin Baylor, David Thompson, David Robinson, Kobe Bryant and Devin Booker. Spida finished with 71 points (Cavaliers record), 11 assists, and 8 rebounds in the win. pic.twitter.com/J6ix2wlXlX – 10:50 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Donovan Mitchell just pulled off one of the greatest single games in NBA history. Read about it @The Athletic theathletic.com/4053221/2023/0… – 10:42 PM
Donovan Mitchell just pulled off one of the greatest single games in NBA history. Read about it @The Athletic theathletic.com/4053221/2023/0… – 10:42 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Donovan Mitchell ended his presser by offering up prayers for Damar Hamlin. – 10:35 PM
Donovan Mitchell ended his presser by offering up prayers for Damar Hamlin. – 10:35 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell closes his presser after his 71-point game with prayers up for Damar Hamlin from him and the entire Cavaliers organization. – 10:34 PM
Donovan Mitchell closes his presser after his 71-point game with prayers up for Damar Hamlin from him and the entire Cavaliers organization. – 10:34 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Donovan Mitchell said only time he’s ever scored 71 was “in 2K.” – 10:27 PM
Donovan Mitchell said only time he’s ever scored 71 was “in 2K.” – 10:27 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Donovan Mitchell broke Kyrie Irving’s Cavs scoring record with 71 points tonight.
Kyrie said he was playing Call of Duty with Mitchell earlier today and could tell he was locked in.
“That’s motivation, I’m about to get shots up right now,” Irving just said leaving the podium. – 10:23 PM
Donovan Mitchell broke Kyrie Irving’s Cavs scoring record with 71 points tonight.
Kyrie said he was playing Call of Duty with Mitchell earlier today and could tell he was locked in.
“That’s motivation, I’m about to get shots up right now,” Irving just said leaving the podium. – 10:23 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kyrie Irving said he has more work to do and joked that he’d go get shots up right now after learning Donovan Mitchell hung 71 on the Bulls including the intentional missed free throw. – 10:23 PM
Kyrie Irving said he has more work to do and joked that he’d go get shots up right now after learning Donovan Mitchell hung 71 on the Bulls including the intentional missed free throw. – 10:23 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Kyrie Irving was asked about Donovan Mitchell finishing with 71pts tonight. He said he hadn’t seen the highlights yet but shared that he and Donovan were on Call of Duty earlier today. Irving said he could tell then that he was locked in. – 10:22 PM
Kyrie Irving was asked about Donovan Mitchell finishing with 71pts tonight. He said he hadn’t seen the highlights yet but shared that he and Donovan were on Call of Duty earlier today. Irving said he could tell then that he was locked in. – 10:22 PM
Robin Lopez @rolopez42
I’m going to get it out of the way and point out that Donovan Mitchell and Robin Lopez combined for 72 tonight. Hashtag Historic Game. – 10:21 PM
I’m going to get it out of the way and point out that Donovan Mitchell and Robin Lopez combined for 72 tonight. Hashtag Historic Game. – 10:21 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Kyrie Irving said he and Donovan Mitchell were playing Call of Duty this afternoon and that he knew Mitchell was “locked in.” Said he’s happy Mitchell broke his Cavs record, and that records are meant to be broken. – 10:20 PM
Kyrie Irving said he and Donovan Mitchell were playing Call of Duty this afternoon and that he knew Mitchell was “locked in.” Said he’s happy Mitchell broke his Cavs record, and that records are meant to be broken. – 10:20 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
We’ve had 60-20-10s, back-to-back 40-20s, and I’m not sure anything this season is going to top the 71-8-11 line that Donovan Mitchell just posted for the Cavs, where the team needed legit every single point to get the win, including a missed FT rebound to force OT. – 10:19 PM
We’ve had 60-20-10s, back-to-back 40-20s, and I’m not sure anything this season is going to top the 71-8-11 line that Donovan Mitchell just posted for the Cavs, where the team needed legit every single point to get the win, including a missed FT rebound to force OT. – 10:19 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Billy Donovan told reporters in Cleveland that he believes Donovan Mitchell committed a lane violation on his putback that forced OT. Also said “we need to block out better” and doesn’t exonerate Bulls for that missed assignment. – 10:17 PM
Billy Donovan told reporters in Cleveland that he believes Donovan Mitchell committed a lane violation on his putback that forced OT. Also said “we need to block out better” and doesn’t exonerate Bulls for that missed assignment. – 10:17 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Donovan Mitchell is the first player in NBA history to score 70+ points and record at least 10 assists in a game.
pic.twitter.com/mrN7AizdEr – 10:16 PM
Donovan Mitchell is the first player in NBA history to score 70+ points and record at least 10 assists in a game.
pic.twitter.com/mrN7AizdEr – 10:16 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Donovan Mitchell
1st Half: 16 points
2nd Half: 42 points
OT: 13 points – 10:14 PM
Donovan Mitchell
1st Half: 16 points
2nd Half: 42 points
OT: 13 points – 10:14 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Donovan Mitchell’s 71 points, 11 assists, 8 rebounds on 64% FG is arguably the greatest state line ever. – 10:12 PM
Donovan Mitchell’s 71 points, 11 assists, 8 rebounds on 64% FG is arguably the greatest state line ever. – 10:12 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Donovan Mitchell did one of the greatest performances we’ve ever seen.
71 points
22-34 FG
11 assists
He refused to lose and put the #Cavs on his back. Stellar night! #letemknow – 10:12 PM
Donovan Mitchell did one of the greatest performances we’ve ever seen.
71 points
22-34 FG
11 assists
He refused to lose and put the #Cavs on his back. Stellar night! #letemknow – 10:12 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Donovan Mitchell has been in the MVP conversation all season and just scored 71 points in a game. The Jazz trading Mitchell months before hitting his prime could end up looking disastrous. – 10:09 PM
Donovan Mitchell has been in the MVP conversation all season and just scored 71 points in a game. The Jazz trading Mitchell months before hitting his prime could end up looking disastrous. – 10:09 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Donovan Mitchell is incredible, cool to see him have a performance like that for the record books.
He’s an all timer. – 10:09 PM
Donovan Mitchell is incredible, cool to see him have a performance like that for the record books.
He’s an all timer. – 10:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Donovan Mitchell tonight:
— 71/8/11
— Sends it to OT on a tip
— First 70p/10 a game in NBA history
— 3rd 70-point game of the century
— 13 points in OT
One of the greatest performances of all-time. pic.twitter.com/qEeoZhjHXt – 10:08 PM
Donovan Mitchell tonight:
— 71/8/11
— Sends it to OT on a tip
— First 70p/10 a game in NBA history
— 3rd 70-point game of the century
— 13 points in OT
One of the greatest performances of all-time. pic.twitter.com/qEeoZhjHXt – 10:08 PM
Joe Gabriele @CavsJoeG
Unreal.
Donovan Mitchell erupts for #Cavs franchise record, NBA high-water mark this year — 71 points, 22-of-34FG, 7-of-15 3ptFG, 20-of-25FT, game-hi 11asst, 8reb.
#Cavs win, 145-134; now 6-0 in OT this year, 3-0 vs. CHI.
Love – 12pts, game-hi 17reb
Allen – 21pts, 9-10FG pic.twitter.com/MPkdKiVelz – 10:07 PM
Unreal.
Donovan Mitchell erupts for #Cavs franchise record, NBA high-water mark this year — 71 points, 22-of-34FG, 7-of-15 3ptFG, 20-of-25FT, game-hi 11asst, 8reb.
#Cavs win, 145-134; now 6-0 in OT this year, 3-0 vs. CHI.
Love – 12pts, game-hi 17reb
Allen – 21pts, 9-10FG pic.twitter.com/MPkdKiVelz – 10:07 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
The Bulls give up a 21-point lead to drop a second-straight loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime.
Donovan Mitchell was the star of the show with his 71-point performance. Only the 12th 70+ point game in NBA history. – 10:05 PM
The Bulls give up a 21-point lead to drop a second-straight loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime.
Donovan Mitchell was the star of the show with his 71-point performance. Only the 12th 70+ point game in NBA history. – 10:05 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Cavs 145, Bulls 134, final. Donovan Mitchell has franchise-record 71 points. – 10:05 PM
Cavs 145, Bulls 134, final. Donovan Mitchell has franchise-record 71 points. – 10:05 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Cedi Osman just took Serena’s mic and started the MVP chants for Donovan Mitchell. Fans are cheering so loudly. pic.twitter.com/RN3mSqBBpc – 10:05 PM
#Cavs Cedi Osman just took Serena’s mic and started the MVP chants for Donovan Mitchell. Fans are cheering so loudly. pic.twitter.com/RN3mSqBBpc – 10:05 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Donovan Mitchell now has the highest career scoring game of any active player.
71 – Mitchell
70 – Booker
62 – Curry
61 – LeBron, Harden (2x), Dame (2x) – 10:05 PM
Donovan Mitchell now has the highest career scoring game of any active player.
71 – Mitchell
70 – Booker
62 – Curry
61 – LeBron, Harden (2x), Dame (2x) – 10:05 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
The Bulls give up an 18-point lead to drop a second-straight loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime.
Donovan Mitchell was the star of the show with his 71-point performance. Only the 12th 70+ point game in NBA history. – 10:05 PM
The Bulls give up an 18-point lead to drop a second-straight loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime.
Donovan Mitchell was the star of the show with his 71-point performance. Only the 12th 70+ point game in NBA history. – 10:05 PM
Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySST
Donovan Mitchell finished with a career-high 71 points and created, assisted, or scored 99 points overall in the Cavaliers’ overtime victory over the Bulls. – 10:04 PM
Donovan Mitchell finished with a career-high 71 points and created, assisted, or scored 99 points overall in the Cavaliers’ overtime victory over the Bulls. – 10:04 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
What a performance by Donovan Mitchell. The talent in the NBA is absuuuurd – 10:04 PM
What a performance by Donovan Mitchell. The talent in the NBA is absuuuurd – 10:04 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Donovan Mitchell has done it. Points 70 & 71 in a historic performance. pic.twitter.com/FLuxoFOX5O – 10:03 PM
Donovan Mitchell has done it. Points 70 & 71 in a historic performance. pic.twitter.com/FLuxoFOX5O – 10:03 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I think this 71-point performance officially proves that Donovan Mitchell is better than Devin Booker, and nobody will have an opinion about that. – 10:03 PM
I think this 71-point performance officially proves that Donovan Mitchell is better than Devin Booker, and nobody will have an opinion about that. – 10:03 PM
Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade @PDcavsinsider
UNBELIEVABLE! Donovan Mitchell scores 71 points as Cleveland beats the Bulls, 145-134, in overtime. Photo: John Kuntz, clevelanddotcom #Cavs pic.twitter.com/TPuynCsHRY – 10:03 PM
UNBELIEVABLE! Donovan Mitchell scores 71 points as Cleveland beats the Bulls, 145-134, in overtime. Photo: John Kuntz, clevelanddotcom #Cavs pic.twitter.com/TPuynCsHRY – 10:03 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
The M-V-P chants were deafening here in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at one point for #Cavs Donovan Mitchell. And rightfully so, as he ended the game with 71 points. Absolutely insane game from Mitchell. He is so special.
Cavs beat the Bulls in overtime 145-134. – 10:03 PM
The M-V-P chants were deafening here in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at one point for #Cavs Donovan Mitchell. And rightfully so, as he ended the game with 71 points. Absolutely insane game from Mitchell. He is so special.
Cavs beat the Bulls in overtime 145-134. – 10:03 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Georges Niang, hearing a few of us in the media room talking about Donovan Mitchell, jokes “Enough about Donovan Mitchell. I’m here.” – 10:03 PM
Georges Niang, hearing a few of us in the media room talking about Donovan Mitchell, jokes “Enough about Donovan Mitchell. I’m here.” – 10:03 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell just played the greatest regular season game in Cleveland Cavaliers history. He finishes with a franchise record 71 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds. He played every second of the second half. #Cavs beat the Bulls 145-134. – 10:03 PM
Donovan Mitchell just played the greatest regular season game in Cleveland Cavaliers history. He finishes with a franchise record 71 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds. He played every second of the second half. #Cavs beat the Bulls 145-134. – 10:03 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Donovan Mitchell had 71 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds tonight. – 10:02 PM
Donovan Mitchell had 71 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds tonight. – 10:02 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Final (OT): Cavaliers 145, Bulls 134
Donovan Mitchell scored 71 points, the most ever by a Bulls opponent. With an improbable tip-in of a missed free throw, he forced an overtime period in which Cleveland outscored the Bulls 15-4.
The Bulls are 16-21. – 10:02 PM
Final (OT): Cavaliers 145, Bulls 134
Donovan Mitchell scored 71 points, the most ever by a Bulls opponent. With an improbable tip-in of a missed free throw, he forced an overtime period in which Cleveland outscored the Bulls 15-4.
The Bulls are 16-21. – 10:02 PM
Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySST
Donovan Mitchell finished with a career-high 70 points and created, assisted, or scored 99 points overall in the Cavaliers’ overtime victory over the Bulls. – 10:02 PM
Donovan Mitchell finished with a career-high 70 points and created, assisted, or scored 99 points overall in the Cavaliers’ overtime victory over the Bulls. – 10:02 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Previous high scoring game by a #Bulls opponent was Wilt Chamberlain’s 68 on 12/16/67.
Donovan Mitchell finishes with 71 in a game that never should have gone to OT. #Bulls lose 145-134 – 10:02 PM
Previous high scoring game by a #Bulls opponent was Wilt Chamberlain’s 68 on 12/16/67.
Donovan Mitchell finishes with 71 in a game that never should have gone to OT. #Bulls lose 145-134 – 10:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Donovan Mitchell tonight:
71 PTS
11 AST
22-34 FG
7-15 3P
20-25 FT
Only the 5th player with a 70-point game since Wilt. pic.twitter.com/aZGfHMpKNc – 10:02 PM
Donovan Mitchell tonight:
71 PTS
11 AST
22-34 FG
7-15 3P
20-25 FT
Only the 5th player with a 70-point game since Wilt. pic.twitter.com/aZGfHMpKNc – 10:02 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Final: Cavs 145, Bulls 134, OT
Donovan Mitchell scored a career- and NBA season-high 71 points, the most since Kobe Bryant’s legendary 81-point performance in 2006.
It’s also the most points scored against the Bulls by an individual player in franchise history. – 10:02 PM
Final: Cavs 145, Bulls 134, OT
Donovan Mitchell scored a career- and NBA season-high 71 points, the most since Kobe Bryant’s legendary 81-point performance in 2006.
It’s also the most points scored against the Bulls by an individual player in franchise history. – 10:02 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
71 points by Donovan Mitchell. 13 in overtime. Unbelievable. – 10:02 PM
71 points by Donovan Mitchell. 13 in overtime. Unbelievable. – 10:02 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Donovan Mitchell in tonight’s Cavaliers win over Bulls: 71 points – becoming the seventh player in NBA history to score 70 or more in a game. – 10:02 PM
Donovan Mitchell in tonight’s Cavaliers win over Bulls: 71 points – becoming the seventh player in NBA history to score 70 or more in a game. – 10:02 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Donovan Mitchell right now is providing for us, what we desperately need…a temporary distraction from the unthinkable in Cincinnati.
69 points
8 rebounds
11 assists
If all our prayers are answered, Damar Hamlin will be safe, and this will be how tonight gets remembered. – 10:00 PM
Donovan Mitchell right now is providing for us, what we desperately need…a temporary distraction from the unthinkable in Cincinnati.
69 points
8 rebounds
11 assists
If all our prayers are answered, Damar Hamlin will be safe, and this will be how tonight gets remembered. – 10:00 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Donovan Mitchell is the first player in NBA history to record at least 65 points and 10 assists in a game. – 9:59 PM
Donovan Mitchell is the first player in NBA history to record at least 65 points and 10 assists in a game. – 9:59 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
I don’t know a ton about NBA history but I believe Donovan Mitchell is officially now the best player in Cleveland Cavaliers history. – 9:57 PM
I don’t know a ton about NBA history but I believe Donovan Mitchell is officially now the best player in Cleveland Cavaliers history. – 9:57 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
It’s hard to put into words how unreal of a game Donovan Mitchell has had tonight. He’s got 63 points on 32 shots, 11 rebounds, and seven assists. He’s played every single second of the second half. – 9:54 PM
It’s hard to put into words how unreal of a game Donovan Mitchell has had tonight. He’s got 63 points on 32 shots, 11 rebounds, and seven assists. He’s played every single second of the second half. – 9:54 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Everyone else is cooked and Donovan Mitchell looks like he’s played for about five minutes. What a burst to the rim. – 9:54 PM
Everyone else is cooked and Donovan Mitchell looks like he’s played for about five minutes. What a burst to the rim. – 9:54 PM
Serena Winters @SerenaWinters
SIXTY THREE FOR DONOVAN MITCHELL.
THE HIGHEST SCORING GAME IN THE NBA THIS SEASON. – 9:53 PM
SIXTY THREE FOR DONOVAN MITCHELL.
THE HIGHEST SCORING GAME IN THE NBA THIS SEASON. – 9:53 PM
Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade @PDcavsinsider
BREAKING: With a game-tying shot late in the fourth quarter, Donovan Mitchell set the Cavs’ record for most points in a single game with 58, besting the mark of 57 set by LeBron James. #Cavs pic.twitter.com/Ya0AkqTI8c – 9:52 PM
BREAKING: With a game-tying shot late in the fourth quarter, Donovan Mitchell set the Cavs’ record for most points in a single game with 58, besting the mark of 57 set by LeBron James. #Cavs pic.twitter.com/Ya0AkqTI8c – 9:52 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Double OT for Cavs-Bulls would be sweet because Donovan Mitchell might get to 70 if it does. – 9:50 PM
Double OT for Cavs-Bulls would be sweet because Donovan Mitchell might get to 70 if it does. – 9:50 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell becomes the first ever member of the Cleveland Cavaliers to have a 60-point regular season game. – 9:49 PM
Donovan Mitchell becomes the first ever member of the Cleveland Cavaliers to have a 60-point regular season game. – 9:49 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Donovan Mitchell!!! I can’t believe it pic.twitter.com/SoIv5zd804 – 9:48 PM
Donovan Mitchell!!! I can’t believe it pic.twitter.com/SoIv5zd804 – 9:48 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell is everything the Cavaliers could have ever wanted when they traded for him and so much more. – 9:47 PM
Donovan Mitchell is everything the Cavaliers could have ever wanted when they traded for him and so much more. – 9:47 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Turns out fouling with a 3-point lead wasn’t best move for #Bulls. They’ll head to OT after Donovan Mitchell follows own missed FT. Mitchell has 58 pts, DeRozan 42 – 9:46 PM
Turns out fouling with a 3-point lead wasn’t best move for #Bulls. They’ll head to OT after Donovan Mitchell follows own missed FT. Mitchell has 58 pts, DeRozan 42 – 9:46 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Holy shit. Donovan Mitchell (58) breaks LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers franchise-high for points in a single game to tie it with 4 seconds left.
https://t.co/4CF0ONxkN8 pic.twitter.com/mk8SkPcply – 9:46 PM
Holy shit. Donovan Mitchell (58) breaks LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers franchise-high for points in a single game to tie it with 4 seconds left.
https://t.co/4CF0ONxkN8 pic.twitter.com/mk8SkPcply – 9:46 PM
Serena Winters @SerenaWinters
Donovan Mitchell FRANCHISE RECORD 58 points after PUTTING IN HIS OWN FREE THROW MISS AND WE ARE HEADED TO OVERTIME.
WILL NOT TAKE MY KEYBOARD OFF CAPSLOCK.
JOIN US ON @BallySportsCLE – 9:46 PM
Donovan Mitchell FRANCHISE RECORD 58 points after PUTTING IN HIS OWN FREE THROW MISS AND WE ARE HEADED TO OVERTIME.
WILL NOT TAKE MY KEYBOARD OFF CAPSLOCK.
JOIN US ON @BallySportsCLE – 9:46 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
The Cavaliers never led in regulation. Donovan Mitchell got his own FT miss, made the basket, and sends this one to OT.
Mitchell’s 58 points sets a Cavaliers franchise record. – 9:46 PM
The Cavaliers never led in regulation. Donovan Mitchell got his own FT miss, made the basket, and sends this one to OT.
Mitchell’s 58 points sets a Cavaliers franchise record. – 9:46 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Overtime in Cleveland.
DeMar DeRozan missed a potential game-winning 3 as time expired.
Donovan Mitchell heads to OT with 58 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists. – 9:46 PM
Overtime in Cleveland.
DeMar DeRozan missed a potential game-winning 3 as time expired.
Donovan Mitchell heads to OT with 58 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists. – 9:46 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Going into OT tied at 130. Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell has 58 points. – 9:46 PM
Going into OT tied at 130. Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell has 58 points. – 9:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Donovan Mitchell now has Cavs record for the most points in a single game. pic.twitter.com/yOLpP7KRzt – 9:46 PM
Donovan Mitchell now has Cavs record for the most points in a single game. pic.twitter.com/yOLpP7KRzt – 9:46 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
We’re headed to OT as the #Cavs and Bulls are tied at 130.
Donovan Mitchell is SPECIAL. Wow. – 9:45 PM
We’re headed to OT as the #Cavs and Bulls are tied at 130.
Donovan Mitchell is SPECIAL. Wow. – 9:45 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Wrote about intentional free throw misses today. A great one just now by Donovan Mitchell – Tipped in himself without a lane violation! Mitchell with 58 as we head to OT!
theathletic.com/4051639/2023/0… – 9:45 PM
Wrote about intentional free throw misses today. A great one just now by Donovan Mitchell – Tipped in himself without a lane violation! Mitchell with 58 as we head to OT!
theathletic.com/4051639/2023/0… – 9:45 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Just a ridiculous play by Donovan Mitchell to tap missed FT in to tie game 130-130. He has 58 points.
Bulls have a chance to win it here. – 9:45 PM
Just a ridiculous play by Donovan Mitchell to tap missed FT in to tie game 130-130. He has 58 points.
Bulls have a chance to win it here. – 9:45 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Donovan Mitchell pulled the Luka. Second time this happened in the NBA in a week. Crazy. pic.twitter.com/t79WtYKdT1 – 9:44 PM
Donovan Mitchell pulled the Luka. Second time this happened in the NBA in a week. Crazy. pic.twitter.com/t79WtYKdT1 – 9:44 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Donovan Mitchell just made a miraculous game-tying shot off his own missed free throw inside the final five seconds. – 9:44 PM
Donovan Mitchell just made a miraculous game-tying shot off his own missed free throw inside the final five seconds. – 9:44 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell just intentionally missed a free throw, got his own rebound, and tied the game to set the Cavaliers single-game scoring record with 58 points.
Tied at 130, Bulls ball with 3.0 left, timeout. – 9:43 PM
Donovan Mitchell just intentionally missed a free throw, got his own rebound, and tied the game to set the Cavaliers single-game scoring record with 58 points.
Tied at 130, Bulls ball with 3.0 left, timeout. – 9:43 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
18.6 seconds left. Cavs trail 128-125, with a chance to tie.
Donovan Mitchell now the 5th player in Cavs history to score 50+ points. – 9:38 PM
18.6 seconds left. Cavs trail 128-125, with a chance to tie.
Donovan Mitchell now the 5th player in Cavs history to score 50+ points. – 9:38 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Fun finish in Cleveland. Bulls lead the Cavs 122-119 with 1:42 remaining. Donovan Mitchell is sitting on 52 points. DeMar DeRozan has 42 points. #LeaguePassAlert – 9:31 PM
Fun finish in Cleveland. Bulls lead the Cavs 122-119 with 1:42 remaining. Donovan Mitchell is sitting on 52 points. DeMar DeRozan has 42 points. #LeaguePassAlert – 9:31 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Donovan Mitchell has a career-high 50 points. Cavs trial by five points, 113-108. – 9:23 PM
Donovan Mitchell has a career-high 50 points. Cavs trial by five points, 113-108. – 9:23 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Donovan Mitchell has the first 50-point regular-season game of his career. – 9:23 PM
Donovan Mitchell has the first 50-point regular-season game of his career. – 9:23 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs down 111-106 with 5:52 remaining here in the fourth quarter. Donovan Mitchell has played the entire second half and has 48 points. Have to wonder how much gas is left in the tank. – 9:20 PM
#Cavs down 111-106 with 5:52 remaining here in the fourth quarter. Donovan Mitchell has played the entire second half and has 48 points. Have to wonder how much gas is left in the tank. – 9:20 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
As good as #Cavs Donovan Mitchell has been — and he’s been brilliant — Cedi Osman and Kevin Love keep hitting huge 3-pointers when the Bulls send traps at Mitchell. That’s very, very, very important. – 9:18 PM
As good as #Cavs Donovan Mitchell has been — and he’s been brilliant — Cedi Osman and Kevin Love keep hitting huge 3-pointers when the Bulls send traps at Mitchell. That’s very, very, very important. – 9:18 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell has set a new regular-season career high with 48 points.
7 minutes left in the fourth. – 9:17 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell has set a new regular-season career high with 48 points.
7 minutes left in the fourth. – 9:17 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell’s 48 points are a career-high in a regular season game. – 9:16 PM
Donovan Mitchell’s 48 points are a career-high in a regular season game. – 9:16 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell with a regular-season career-high 48 points … and counting … – 9:15 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell with a regular-season career-high 48 points … and counting … – 9:15 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Donovan Mitchell has a season-high 44 points, just two shy of his career high – 9:08 PM
Donovan Mitchell has a season-high 44 points, just two shy of his career high – 9:08 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Alex Caruso got called for back-to-back lane violations on Donovan Mitchell’s 20th free throw attempt of the night. He made the third attempt for his 17th point off free throws of the night. – 9:06 PM
Alex Caruso got called for back-to-back lane violations on Donovan Mitchell’s 20th free throw attempt of the night. He made the third attempt for his 17th point off free throws of the night. – 9:06 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell just attempted five free throws thanks to a foul on a 3-pointer and a pair of lane violations on Alex Caruso. – 9:05 PM
Donovan Mitchell just attempted five free throws thanks to a foul on a 3-pointer and a pair of lane violations on Alex Caruso. – 9:05 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell on the floor to start the fourth. He’s played 33 minutes already. – 9:02 PM
Donovan Mitchell on the floor to start the fourth. He’s played 33 minutes already. – 9:02 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs expended a lot of energy in that third quarter. Donovan Mitchell especially. What’s left in the tank here in the fourth? – 9:02 PM
#Cavs expended a lot of energy in that third quarter. Donovan Mitchell especially. What’s left in the tank here in the fourth? – 9:02 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
The Cavaliers cut an 18-0 lead down to five in the third quarter, ending the period on a 10-4 run.
Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points to lead the charge. – 9:01 PM
The Cavaliers cut an 18-0 lead down to five in the third quarter, ending the period on a 10-4 run.
Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points to lead the charge. – 9:01 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
Wow. What a quarter for #Cavs to put themselves back in this game. They outscored the Bulls 44-31, with 23 points from Donovan Mitchell. They also shot 16 of 18 from the free throw line (12 of 12 from Mitchell.)
Bulls lead 96-91 heading into the fourth quarter. – 9:01 PM
Wow. What a quarter for #Cavs to put themselves back in this game. They outscored the Bulls 44-31, with 23 points from Donovan Mitchell. They also shot 16 of 18 from the free throw line (12 of 12 from Mitchell.)
Bulls lead 96-91 heading into the fourth quarter. – 9:01 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
The Cavs outscored the Bulls 44-31 in the third quarter. Donovan Mitchell had 24 points in that frame – he’s up to 40 in the game 🔥 – 9:01 PM
The Cavs outscored the Bulls 44-31 in the third quarter. Donovan Mitchell had 24 points in that frame – he’s up to 40 in the game 🔥 – 9:01 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell in the third quarter: 24 points on 6-of-9 shooting, 12-of-12 at the free throw stripe. – 9:01 PM
Donovan Mitchell in the third quarter: 24 points on 6-of-9 shooting, 12-of-12 at the free throw stripe. – 9:01 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs have really come alive here in the third, but Isaac Okoro just picked up his fifth foul on a DeMar DeRozan and-one with 12.9 left in the period. Cavs trail Chicago 96-91 after 3. Donovan Mitchell has 40 points, and might need to get to 55 tonight for the Cavs to win. – 8:59 PM
#Cavs have really come alive here in the third, but Isaac Okoro just picked up his fifth foul on a DeMar DeRozan and-one with 12.9 left in the period. Cavs trail Chicago 96-91 after 3. Donovan Mitchell has 40 points, and might need to get to 55 tonight for the Cavs to win. – 8:59 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell is up to 40 points, and has cut their deficit to 6 points. He has 23 points in the third quarter alone. – 8:57 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell is up to 40 points, and has cut their deficit to 6 points. He has 23 points in the third quarter alone. – 8:57 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Big key to this #Cavs turnaround in the third quarter? A whopping 18 free throws. Twelve from Donovan Mitchell. Bulls haven’t been able to guard without fouling in the second half. – 8:56 PM
Big key to this #Cavs turnaround in the third quarter? A whopping 18 free throws. Twelve from Donovan Mitchell. Bulls haven’t been able to guard without fouling in the second half. – 8:56 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Bulls’ 18-point halftime lead is down to eight and Billy Donovan just picked up a tech.
Donovan Mitchell has 20 points and Cavs have taken 14 free throws in the third quarter. – 8:53 PM
Bulls’ 18-point halftime lead is down to eight and Billy Donovan just picked up a tech.
Donovan Mitchell has 20 points and Cavs have taken 14 free throws in the third quarter. – 8:53 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Donovan Mitchell has completely taken this game over in the third quarter, scoring 18 of 33 points for the Cavaliers to cut an 18-point Bulls lead down to 89-80. – 8:52 PM
Donovan Mitchell has completely taken this game over in the third quarter, scoring 18 of 33 points for the Cavaliers to cut an 18-point Bulls lead down to 89-80. – 8:52 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Donovan Mitchell has 19 points in the third quarter. Cavs trail 89-80. Billy Donovan just got a technical foul. – 8:51 PM
Donovan Mitchell has 19 points in the third quarter. Cavs trail 89-80. Billy Donovan just got a technical foul. – 8:51 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Donovan Mitchell is picking up steam in the third quarter and willing the Cavs back in the game. He has 11 of his 27 points in the third quarter. Cavs trail 75-64 – 8:38 PM
Donovan Mitchell is picking up steam in the third quarter and willing the Cavs back in the game. He has 11 of his 27 points in the third quarter. Cavs trail 75-64 – 8:38 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
Donovan Mitchell has scored 11 of the #Cavs 17 points here in the third quarter, trying to keep Cleveland in this game. He just got fouled on that jumpshot, too.
Cavs trail the Bulls 75-64 with 6:11 left in the third quarter. – 8:38 PM
Donovan Mitchell has scored 11 of the #Cavs 17 points here in the third quarter, trying to keep Cleveland in this game. He just got fouled on that jumpshot, too.
Cavs trail the Bulls 75-64 with 6:11 left in the third quarter. – 8:38 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell has shifted into takeover mode here in the third quarter. Just putting his head down and attacking the Bulls defense. – 8:38 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell has shifted into takeover mode here in the third quarter. Just putting his head down and attacking the Bulls defense. – 8:38 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs really miss Darius Garland tonight. With Caris LeVert having a tough night, there’s no real other creator in addition to Donovan Mitchell. Once he gives the ball up, he’s having a really tough time getting it back. – 8:31 PM
#Cavs really miss Darius Garland tonight. With Caris LeVert having a tough night, there’s no real other creator in addition to Donovan Mitchell. Once he gives the ball up, he’s having a really tough time getting it back. – 8:31 PM
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Justin Kubatko: LeBron James over his last two games: 90 PTS 21 REB 15 AST He’s just the sixth player in NBA history to record at least 90p/20r/15a over a two-game span: Elgin Baylor Wilt Chamberlain Russell Westbrook Joel Embiid Luka Doncic James More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… -via Twitter @jkubatko / January 3, 2023
90 PTS 21 REB 15 AST He’s just the sixth player in NBA history to record at least 90p/20r/15a over a two-game span: Elgin Baylor Wilt Chamberlain Russell Westbrook Joel Embiid Luka Doncic James More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… -via Twitter @jkubatko / January 3, 2023
“I think I had a game like that once playing NBA2K, but I don’t think I shot that efficiently,” Mitchell joked of his video game skills. “But that was in a loss, so this feels that much better.” Speaking of Mitchell’s video game proficiency, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving had this to say when told that Mitchell had broken his previous Cavaliers record of 57 points, shared by Irving and LeBron James: “Good. Records are meant to be broken,” he said. “I’m happy he did. What’s funny about it is … tell Don I shouted him out, but I was on Call of Duty a little bit before the game with Don. We were playing quads, and he was locked in, I could tell. He was locked in.” -via ESPN / January 3, 2023