Donovan Mitchell led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 115-111 win over the Boston Celtics, scoring a game-high 35 points. The Cavaliers, who had their 15-game winning streak halted by the Celtics earlier this season, found themselves trailing by 14 points in the third quarter. However, Mitchell ignited a comeback, scoring 20 points in the fourth quarter, including 11 consecutive points. With just over a minute remaining, Mitchell’s basket gave the Cavaliers a 103-101 lead, and they held on to secure a crucial victory.
The win ended a two-game losing streak for the Eastern Conference leaders, while the Celtics saw their seven-game win streak come to an end. Mitchell reflected on the importance of the game, saying, “We had two losses that really hurt. We weren't playing like ourselves. We needed this win,” emphasizing the need for the Cavaliers to make a statement after previous setbacks.
In other NBA action, LeBron James and Anthony Davis powered the Los Angeles Lakers to a narrow 105-104 victory over the Utah Jazz. James posted 27 points and 14 assists, while Davis contributed 33 points and 11 rebounds. The Lakers, who had been struggling, secured just their second win in the last six games with this hard-fought performance.
Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama delivered a spectacular triple-double of 34 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 127-125 win over the Sacramento Kings. Nikola Jokic also recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists, but his efforts couldn’t prevent the Denver Nuggets from losing 126-122 to the Los Angeles Clippers, where James Harden had an impressive performance with 30 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds. The Clippers extended their home win streak to eight games.
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