Donovan Mitchell Just Broke Two Ankles in Slow-Mo and the Cavs Got the Win They Needed
Donovan Mitchell put on a clinic Sunday night against Indiana, and the slow-mo replay of one crossover is making the rounds for a reason: two Pacers defenders hit the deck like they got their ankles broken in real time. This is what a 38-point performance looks like when everything clicks.
The Cleveland Cavaliers rolled past the Pacers 117-108, and Mitchell was absolutely the engine driving that win. He dropped 38 points, grabbed six rebounds, dished six assists, and added a steal while shooting efficiently from the field. This wasn't just any performance either. It marked his 33rd 30-point game of the season, and with it, Mitchell became the 12th player in franchise history to reach 7,000 points in a Cavaliers uniform. That is some serious company.
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The Cavaliers' ceiling got a whole lot higher when James Harden arrived, and Sunday proved why. Harden finished with 28 points, four rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Paired with Damian Lillard, who has been delivering dominant performances all season, Harden has helped Cleveland officially secure a playoff spot. The chemistry is real, and it showed against a tough Pacers squad.
The Scare That Had Everyone Holding Their Breath
Mitchell rolled his ankle late in the game after draining a three-pointer from the left corner, and for a second there, Cleveland fans got nervous. The moment immediately raised questions about his availability moving forward. But Mitchell came through with the reassurance everyone needed. According to reports from postgame, Mitchell confirmed he was feeling fine before even talking to the media. The update gave Cavs fans hope that their star guard will stay available as the team pushes toward the playoffs.
The Cavaliers currently sit fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 49-29 record. Losing Mitchell at this stage would be a massive blow, so that ankle update was exactly what this team needed to hear.
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