From 4 points to tying a playoff record with a 39-point half, Donovan Mitchell flips Game 4 for Cavs
Donovan Mitchell ties playoff record with 39-point half, leading Cavs to victory in Game 4
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons in Game 4, tying the series. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with a record-breaking 43 points, while James Harden contributed significantly with 24 points and 11 assists.
*43 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists*, 1 steal, 1 turnover Mitchell only scored 4 points in the first half. His first bucket came midway through the second quarter. Heâd immediately break out of that shell to start the third quarter, scoring 8 points and forcing a Detroit timeout only 90 seconds into the second half. The run didnât stop there. The Cavs broke out into a Cavalanche-worthy 23-0 run, and Mitchellâs shot-making led the way. He poured it on until the Pistons finally rolled over, scoring an NBA record 39 points in the second half for one of his best performances to date. Maybe even his best. ***Grade:* A+++**
Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points, along with 5 rebounds and 2 assists in Game 4.
The Cavaliers had a remarkable 23-0 run in the second half, with Mitchell scoring 39 points during that period.
James Harden scored 24 points and provided 11 assists, helping to establish an early lead for the Cavaliers.
Evan Mobley scored 17 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and recorded 5 assists and 5 blocks, playing a crucial defensive role.
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*24 points, 11 assists, 4 steals, 2 turnovers* Harden put the Cavs in front early with his scoring, nailing a pair of triples and netting 11 of Clevelandâs first 14 points. Heâd continue to elevate the offense, recording a double-double with 18 points and 10 assists by the four-minute mark of the third quarter. The Beard was in full control tonight. ***Grade:* A**+
*17 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 5 blocks* Mobley isnât an elite offensive hub, but heâs better than he gets credit for. Heâs done a fine job of converting his opportunities in this series, scoring at an efficient rate when handling in the pick-and-roll and creating for others. âDonovanâs gonna get all the flowers tonight, but Evan deserves just as many,â said Kenny Atkinson. âIt seemed like he was swatting everything, maybe the best Iâve seen him defensively, and thatâs saying something,â On the other side of the floor, heâs played a role in shutting down Jalen Duren and crushing the Pistons in the paint. Eight stocks speak for themselves. Mobley was everywhere, and Detroit had no solution. ***Grade:* A+**
*9 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 block*s Rocket Arena was chanting âJarrett Allenâ during the 23-0 Cavalanche. That happened just moments before Allen crushed a two-handed dunk. Iâm not sure if life gets any better than that. Good vibes aside, Allen has handled all of the physicality thrown at him this series. Heâs battled with Duren and come out victorious more often than not. If he continues to meet the moment, this will be a narrative-reversing postseason for Allen (if it isnât already). ***Grade:* A-**
*0 points, 5 rebound*s Wade, to some chagrin, stayed in the starting lineup tonight. And for the first time in this series, that lineup won its opening minutes. This was mainly because of Harden, but it was an important stretch that has defined the first few games of this matchup. Wade is valuable when the Cavaliersâ offense is able to withstand him being on the floor. âI thought Wade took his defense to another level,â said Kenny Atkinson after the game. ***Grade:* B-**
*5 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assist*s, 2 steals Strus has forced some of the most impactful turnovers I can recall in this series. His Game 3 heroics speak for themselves, but tonight, he forced an eight-second violation on Cade Cunningham at a pivotal junction of the night. His intensity has helped the Cavs form an identity thatâs worthy of standing the tests of a difficult playoff series. ***Grade:* B+**
*1 point, 3 rebounds, 2 assists* Tyson only played 8 minutes as this just wasnât his night. Heâs struggled to find his range as a three-point shooter in the playoffs and will need to rediscover his touch before earning any more minutes. ***Grade:* D**
*7 points, 2 rebounds* Schroder finished as a minus-15. But this is why we always say plus/minus can be wonky. Schroder felt much more impactful, at least to me. His bursts to the rim remain helpful, and he shot 3-4 from the floor. ***Grade:* C+**
*6 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound* Merrill nailed his first two three-point attempts and had Rocket Arena going crazy. He went 0-6 from the floor the rest of the way. Still, Merrillâs off-ball activity opens gaps for the Cavs offense to attack. Heâs a positive for this reason. ***Grade:* C+**