It took Donovan Mitchell’s magnificence, a historic comeback and plenty of grit for the Cavaliers to escape the first round. It will take even more to go further.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland , right, hugs teammate Donovan Mitchell after hitting a 3-point basket in the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic , Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Cleveland. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert takes the ball up the court in the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic , Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Cleveland.
But then just minutes in, the Cavs appeared to be in major trouble, and a year dedicated to erasing the painful memory of last year’s five-game flameout against the New York Knicks would be for nothing. But the Cavs managed to pull within 10 at halftime and, in the third quarter Mitchell, who scored 50 in a Game 6 loss, took over the way LeBron James used to on a regular basis while leading Cleveland to four straight Finals and its only NBA title.
Then, with the Cavs leading by eight, Garland and Mitchell shared a moment that may best exemplify Cleveland’s season. Mitchell and Garland then shared a big hug, pulling each other tight much the way these Cavs have had to bind.“We have that relationship,” Mitchell said. “So to see him respond like that, I knew he’s back. Sometimes you just need that. That’s huge. That’s who he needs to be. I always tell him keep shooting the ball, keep being aggressive. I don’t care if you turn the ball over, I don’t care if the crowd boos, I don’t care.
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