Donovan Mitchell scores 33 vs. Indiana as Cavs clinch playoff spot
Scott Agness: Cavs led most of the way, held off a late charge for the win — which also clinches a playoff berth. 129-120, led by Donovan Mitchell (33) and Jarrett Allen (29/12). Pacers had eight players in double figures, but had shortcomings defensively. Next: Sunday v ATL, regular-season finale
Source: Twitter @ScottAgness
Source: Twitter @ScottAgness
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Scott Agness @ScottAgness
This is a special performance by Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell. Up to 29pts.
But he’s not doing it alone. Jarrett Allen has 20 too.
Cavs shooting 59% and maintaining a 10+ lead. – 9:04 PM
This is a special performance by Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell. Up to 29pts.
But he’s not doing it alone. Jarrett Allen has 20 too.
Cavs shooting 59% and maintaining a 10+ lead. – 9:04 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Halftime: Cavs 70, Pacers 59. Cavs have 4 players in double figures, led by Donovan Mitchell’s 18 points. Jarrett Allen has 16 points, 9 rebounds. They continue to shoot well — 60 percent in the first half. – 8:34 PM
Halftime: Cavs 70, Pacers 59. Cavs have 4 players in double figures, led by Donovan Mitchell’s 18 points. Jarrett Allen has 16 points, 9 rebounds. They continue to shoot well — 60 percent in the first half. – 8:34 PM
Tony East @TonyREast
Donovan Mitchell with a big 3 just before the end of the first quarter. It’s 35-26 Cavs after 1. Mitchell already with 13 points.
Georges Niang stopped T.J. McConnell just before the final buzzer and was amped. McConnell walked right up to him celebrating with some words. – 8:05 PM
Donovan Mitchell with a big 3 just before the end of the first quarter. It’s 35-26 Cavs after 1. Mitchell already with 13 points.
Georges Niang stopped T.J. McConnell just before the final buzzer and was amped. McConnell walked right up to him celebrating with some words. – 8:05 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Doug McDermott exits after a brief minute stint, then clutches his right bicep area and grimaces as he takes a seat on the bench.
Cavs shot 60% and are up 35-26 after 1, led by 13pts from Donovan Mitchell. – 8:05 PM
Doug McDermott exits after a brief minute stint, then clutches his right bicep area and grimaces as he takes a seat on the bench.
Cavs shot 60% and are up 35-26 after 1, led by 13pts from Donovan Mitchell. – 8:05 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Donovan Mitchell with the potential four-point play 🕷️
(via @cavs)
pic.twitter.com/M0bbnqxAyx – 8:02 PM
Donovan Mitchell with the potential four-point play 🕷️
(via @cavs)
pic.twitter.com/M0bbnqxAyx – 8:02 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Dean Wade (knee) and Ty Jerome (ankle) are out for the Cavs tonight, while Sam Merrill (neck) is doubtful and Donovan Mitchell (nose) is available. – 5:37 PM
Dean Wade (knee) and Ty Jerome (ankle) are out for the Cavs tonight, while Sam Merrill (neck) is doubtful and Donovan Mitchell (nose) is available. – 5:37 PM
More on this storyline
Donovan Mitchell will be entering the final guaranteed year of his current contract next season if there’s no extension, leading to a growing belief among rival teams that the Cavaliers will be forced to trade Mitchell in coming months if they cannot come to terms with him an extension. -via marcstein.substack.com / April 11, 2024
Chris Fedor: #Cavs Sam Merrill (whiplash) and Dean Wade (knee sprain) did not practice today. Donovan Mitchell participated. -via Twitter @ChrisFedor / April 9, 2024
Chris Fedor: #Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff on why they don’t just shut down Donovan Mitchell: “This has been a conversation between myself, him and our medical staff. It’s the thing that we’re most comfortable with. He knows his body more than anybody. He feels like he needs the reps.” -via Twitter @ChrisFedor / April 7, 2024