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Mitchell ties NBA playoff mark with 39 points in 2nd half as Cavs even series vs. Pistons
TL;DR
Donovan Mitchell scored 39 points in the second half, tying an NBA playoff record, as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-103 to even their series. Mitchell finished with 43 points, leading a 24-0 run that shifted the game's momentum.
Key points
- Donovan Mitchell scored 39 points in the second half
- Cavaliers won 112-103 against the Pistons
- Mitchell's performance tied an NBA playoff record
- Cleveland had a 24-0 run in the game
- The run was the longest in an NBA playoff game since 2024
Donovan MitchellCleveland CavaliersDetroit PistonsLos Angeles Lakers
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half and the Cleveland Cavaliers evened their second-round series against the Detroit Pistons with a 112-103 victory Monday night.
Mitchell matched the mark of Eric “Sleepy” Floyd on a free throw with 27.6 seconds remaining. He had a chance to break the record, set in 1987 against the Los Angeles Lakers, but missed his second foul shot.
Mitchell finished with 43 points, including 15 during Cleveland’s 24-0 run that went from the last 12 seconds of the first half to the first six minutes of the third quarter. Cleveland trailed 56-52 at halftime before taking control.
The 24-0 run was the longest in an NBA playoff game since since Minnesota also scored 24 straight in Game 6 of its Western Conference semifinal series against Denver in 2024. It was also the longest spurt by Cleveland in a postseason game since play-by-play stats were kept in 1997-98. The previous high was 19 in an Eastern semifinal series contest against Boston.
James Harden had his 40th playoff double-double with 24 points and 11 assists. Evan Mobley had 17 points, five blocked shots and three steals as Cleveland remained unbeaten at home in six playoff games.
Q&A
What NBA playoff record did Donovan Mitchell tie?
Donovan Mitchell tied the NBA playoff record for most points in a second half with 39 points.
How did the Cavaliers perform in the second half against the Pistons?
The Cavaliers outscored the Pistons significantly, leading a 24-0 run that helped them secure a 112-103 victory.
When was the last time a team had a 24-0 run in an NBA playoff game?
The last team to have a 24-0 run in an NBA playoff game was the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2024.
