Donovan Mitchell delivered a postseason performance for the record books Monday night, scoring 39 points in the second half to lead the Cavaliers to a 112-103 victory over the Pistons.
Mitchell’s second-half total tied an NBA playoff record, providing the decisive surge as Cleveland evened its second-round Eastern Conference series against Detroit. His scoring burst helped the Cavaliers respond in a pivotal Game 2 after dropping the series opener.
Cavaliers Answer Behind Mitchell
The Cavaliers relied on Mitchell’s shot-making to create separation and close out the win, turning a tight playoff matchup into a series-leveling result. His performance stood as the defining factor in Cleveland’s 112-103 victory.
With the series now tied, the Cavaliers and Pistons remain locked in a competitive East semifinal matchup as the focus shifts to the next game.