Donovan Mitchell, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to 7 straight wins and a 15-1 record over the last 16 games, is being touted as a legitimate MVP contender. He dropped his 5th 40-point game of the season, contributing 13 points in the first quarter against the Nets. The Cavs are currently leading 32-21 after the first quarter. Despite Mitchell's outstanding performance, the focus is on the Lakers' interest in him, overshadowing his MVP potential.
Repeating for those in the back: Donovan Mitchell should be in the MVP discussion.
Nets trail Cleveland 32-21 after one. Brooklyn has already used all nine of its active players. Donovan Mitchell has 13 points on 5/7 shooting. Cavs are 6/11 from deep.
Cavs 32, Nets 21 after one 13 pts for Mitchell (5-7 start) 6 for Bridges Nets shooting just 37.5%
Well Donovan Mitchell already has 10 points after that fastbreak dunk.....a remix of the Paris game already. Cavs 14 (Mitchell 10) Nets 8
One way or another, tonight will be interesting or the Nets Cavs have won 15 of the last 16. Donovan Mitchell's back in NY. Just prepare yourself accordingly as Ben Simmons already has a dunk through a bit of traffic
"Another one, another one, another one." Donovan Mitchell dropped his 5th 40-point game of the season and the Cavs have won 15 of their last 16 games! https://t.co/k6mP4G9yKq
Donovan Mitchell is a legit MVP contender leading the Cavs to 7 straight wins and a 15-1 record over the last 16 games. But the conversations are mostly about the Lakers' interest in Mitchell 🤷♂️ https://t.co/JOyVjS6eMe
Donovan Mitchell is a legit MVP contender leading the Cavs to 7 straight wins and a 15-1 record over the last 16 games. But the talk is mostly about the Lakers' interest in Mitchell 🤷♂️ https://t.co/K43BEv9CZ2