The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a pivotal victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, further cementing their status as the NBA’s top team this season. Following the win, stars Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland reflected on the team’s impressive momentum.
After logging 35 minutes against the Thunder on Wednesday, Mitchell will sit out the second leg of Cleveland's back-to-back Thursday. Caris LeVert and Max Strus will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Mitchell's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Indiana.
Earlier this week, the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 122-110. Donovan Mitchell finished the victory with 26 points, four reboun
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (Sue Ogrocki | AP)
Jarrett Allen scored 25 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Oklahoma City’s 15-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 129-122 in a marquee meeting between the NBA’s top two teams.
The meeting between the Cavaliers and Thunder has game-of-the-year potential and celebrates the league's two top teams.
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According to Cavaliers sideline reporter Serena Winters, the young fans who received the seating upgrade formed a connection with Mitchell back in his Utah Jazz days. Seven years ago, the fans saw Mitchell at a Utah barbershop and have followed the All-Star guard since. Mitchell responded to the story on social media after Cleveland’s 134-122 win.