Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Erupts for 44 in Atlanta
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Mitchell racked up 44 points (15-33 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 40 minutes during Tuesday's 120-118 loss to the Hawks.
It's the fourth time in 12 games this month Mitchell has poured in 40 or more, and the 10th time this season. The 26-year-old guard is averaging 29.7 points, 5.1 boards, 3.2 assists, 3.1 threes and 1.2 steals in March as the Cavs try to lock up home court in at least the first round of the playoffs.
Mitchell logged 31 points (11-24 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-9 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 33 minutes during Thursday's 116-114 win over the Nets.
Mitchell struggled with his efficiency from beyond the arc, but other than that, he was excellent while carrying the Cavaliers to victory. He has surpassed the 30-point mark three times over his last six outings and is averaging 28.2 points per game while shooting 46.6 percent from the field since the All-Star break (13 games).
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Strong from three to lead offense
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Mitchell racked up 31 points (10-22 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 115-109 win over Brooklyn.
Mitchell led the team in scoring and threes while finishing as the only player in Tuesday's game to surpass the 30-point milestone. Mitchell, who also led the team in minutes played against Brooklyn, has tallied at least 30 points with five or more threes in 15 games this season.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Struggles from three in return
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Mitchell (finger) totaled 21 points (9-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and three steals across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 118-109 loss to Philadelphia.
Prior to a one-game absence due to a left finger sprain, Mitchell had been on a tear, scoring over 40 points in three of his last six contests as Cleveland is narrowly holding on to a top-four seed in the East. This was less of a stellar game from Mitchell, who started just 4-12 from the field. He was able to turn it on a bit in the fourth quarter, but it was too little too late as the Cavaliers fell to Philadelphia. Mitchell should have more big games ahead of him over the team's final ten games and the last two weeks of the fantasy playoffs, though this down performance came at a bad time for managers.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Not on injury report
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Mitchell (finger) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia.
Mitchell sat out Tuesday against Charlotte due to a left finger sprain, but he'll be available for the second half of the Cavaliers' back-to-back set. He's scored 20-plus points in six of his last seven appearances and has averaged 31.7 minutes, 4.9 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 36.6 minutes per game during that time.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Slated to sit Tuesday
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Mitchell has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Hornets to manage a finger sprain on his left hand.
Mitchell suffered the injury over a week ago but hasn't missed a full game until now. The All-Star guard joins Jarrett Allen (illness) on the sidelines, so plenty of minutes will be available for Cleveland's reserves, though Darius Garland figures to lead the offensive attack and handle as much usage as he can in Mitchell's absence.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Explodes for 42 points Friday
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Mitchell ended Friday's 119-115 loss to the Heat with 42 points (15-30 FG, 8-15 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 43 minutes.
Mitchell was excellent Friday despite the loss, and the star guard recorded his third 40-point game across his last five outings. He's averaging a robust 32.8 points per game in five March appearances, and that's even more notable if we consider he only scored 18 points against the Heat on March 8.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Scores 18 points with 18 shots
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Mitchell racked up 18 points (7-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 104-100 win over Miami.
This was far from Mitchell's best offensive performance since he ended up with the same amount of field goal attempts as points, but either way, he posted a decent stat line while playing a significant role in Cleveland's win against another playoff hopeful such as Miami. Mitchell is averaging 30.1 points per game over his last 10 games, so this subpar -- by his standards -- performance should be nothing more than a bump on the road for a player that has been one of the best scoring threats in the Eastern Conference this season.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Erupts for 40 in OT win
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Mitchell racked up 40 points (14-34 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block across 47 minutes during Monday's 118-114 overtime win over the Celtics.
The Cavaliers were down by 12 points at halftime, but Mitchell turned on the jets in the second half to lead the comeback. It's the second time in the last three games and eighth time this season the 26-year-old guard has dropped at least 40 points, and over his last 10 games, Mitchell is averaging 31.3 points, 5.2 boards, 4.2 assists, 3.8 threes and 1.5 steals while shooting a cool 50.0 percent from the floor.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Available to play
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Mitchell (finger) will be available to play Monday against the Celtics.
Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said that Mitchell is dealing with a sprained finger that he'll essentially have to play through, so this is just going to be a matter of pain tolerance. The good news is that this is an injury to Mitchell's non-shooting hand, so it shouldn't impact his play too much.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Present at shootaround
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Mitchell (finger) was spotted going through Monday's morning shootaround, Evan Dammarell of LockedOnCavs reports.
He's still listed as questionable, but it's a good sign to see him out there testing the injury. Mitchell was sporting a wrap on his sprained left middle finger, and he's fortunate that the injury isn't to his shooting hand. If he's unable to suit up Monday, that would open the door for guys like Caris LeVert, Ricky Rubio and Cedi Osman to step up, though Darius Garland presumably would operate as the Cavaliers' go-to playmaker.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Questionable for Monday's contest
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Mitchell is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics due to a left hand and finger sprain.
Mitchell left Saturday's game against the Pistons due to the injury, but he ultimately returned to the contest and posted 20 points (8-17 FG) in 24 minutes. It appears the issue may have swelled up after the contest, so Cleveland may opt to give the dynamic shooting guard a night off to get him back to 100 percent. If that's the case, Caris LeVert, Danny Green, Ricky Rubio and Cedi Osman would all be candidates for increased roles.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Probable to return Saturday
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Mitchell returned to the bench Saturday against the Pistons but has been listed as probable due to a left finger sprain, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Mitchell departed the game, and it seems the issue was on his left hand, as he was spotted with what looks like tape on his left index finger. The Cavaliers will take every single precaution with the health of their star guard.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Heads to locker room Saturday
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Mitchell has headed to the locker room with an apparent injury, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
It's unclear what happened to Mitchell, as he asked out of the game and went to the locker room with a trainer shortly after making a bucket, and it's unclear if the issue is related to the groin problem that has been bothering him over the last few days. If he doesn't return, then Caris LeVert and potentially Danny Green would be in line to see bigger roles.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Not listed on injury report
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Mitchell (groin) isn't listed on the Cavaliers' injury report for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Mitchell tweaked his groin during Wednesday's loss to the Celtics, but he was a full participant during Friday's practice and won't have to miss any game time due to the injury. Across four appearances since the All-Star break, Mitchell is averaging 30.0 points, 3.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 35.5 minutes per game.
Mitchell (groin) was a full participant in Friday's practice session, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Mitchell sustained a groin injury during Wednesday's loss to the Celtics and wasn't sure whether he'd have to miss time, but his full participation in practice is a good sign. The 26-year-old also dealt with a groin issue earlier this year, so he'll presumably be monitored closely ahead of Saturday's matchup against Detroit. While his status for Saturday remains unclear, it's certainly possible he suits up if he feels good after Friday's practice session.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Status uncertain after groin tweak
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Mitchell acknowledged after Wednesday's 117-113 loss to the Celtics that he's unsure if he'll have to miss time due to the right groin injury he suffered in the third quarter, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. "Can't really tell you right now to be honest," Mitchell said, when asked about his status for Saturday's game against the Pistons. "Will have to tell you in a couple days. Right now, I'm hyped up, so it's a little different."
Mitchell appeared to be in significant pain upon sustaining the injury midway through the quarter, letting out a scream and pounding the floor in frustration before head coach J.B. Bickerstaff called a timeout to substitute him out of the game. After getting some treatment on the bench, Mitchell checked back in and nearly helped the Cavaliers complete a comeback from a 17-point deficit, ultimately ending the night with a stellar stat line (44 points, five assists and four rebounds in 44 minutes). Despite his gutsy finish to the game, Mitchell said that adrenaline helped him push through the pain, so he'll have to wait and see how he responds to treatment before the Cavaliers reassess his status heading into Saturday's contest. Given that Mitchell previously missed time with a groin issue in January, the Cavaliers could take precautions by holding the All-Star out against a 15-48 Pistons squad.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Explodes for 44 points Wednesday
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Mitchell supplied 44 points (17-32 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five assists and four rebounds across 44 minutes during Wednesday's 117-113 loss to the Celtics.
Even though he appeared to aggravate a right groin injury in third quarter, Mitchell played through the issue and delivered a stalwart performance, clearing the 40-point mark for the second time in his last six appearances. Since the start of February, Mitchell is averaging 27.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 3.5 three-pointers and 1.5 steals while shooting 48.7 percent from the field and 93 percent from the free-throw line.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Struggles from field once again
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Mitchell chipped in 19 points (6-17 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday's 136-119 loss to the Hawks.
Mitchell needed 22 shots to score 22 points against the Nuggets on Thursday, but he took another step in the wrong direction Friday after failing to reach the 20-point threshold for the third time this month. Mitchell is one of the best offensive players in the league, though, and he should be able to turn things around sooner than later. He's still averaging a robust 24.4 points per game across nine February contests.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Scores 22 with 22 shots
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Mitchell notched 22 points (9-22 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and four steals in 35 minutes during Thursday's 115-109 loss to the Nuggets.
Mitchell was far from efficient Thursday, but as has been the trend all season long, the star guard continues to make an impact across the board, even in games where his shot isn't falling. Mitchell thrived in the All-Star Game and is expected to carry the Cavaliers on offense in the second half of the season. He's averaging 25.1 points across eight February appearances.
