Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Explodes for 40 points
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Mitchell amassed 40 points (14-25 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 9-9 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 128-105 victory over Atlanta.
The Cavaliers needed Mitchell to be at his best Tuesday, and the veteran guard stepped up en route to delivering his second 40-point performance of the season. After a recent four-game absence due to a hamstring injury, Mitchell struggled in his first two games back in action, converting just 22.9 percent of his field-goal attempts and 18.2 percent of his three-point tries. He bounced back in a big way Tuesday to assuage any concerns fantasy managers may have had about Mitchell being able to return to top form.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Falls flat versus Toronto
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Mitchell provided 10 points (4-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 105-102 win over the Raptors.
Since returning from a four-game absence due to a hamstring injury, Mitchell has totaled just 32 points on an 8-for-35 mark from the field over Cleveland's past two games. Before he was sidelined, Mitchell averaged 29.2 points on 48.6 percent shooting over his first 10 appearances of the season, so his back-to-back poor performances can likely be attributed to shaking off some rust following extended time off.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Struggles with shot in return
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Mitchell posted 22 points (4-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 12-13 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Saturday's 121-115 loss to the Lakers.
Mitchell returned following a four-game absence due to a hamstring injury and looked a bit rusty, going just 4-for-18 from the field. On a positive note, he still managed to post 22 points thanks to a 12-for-13 effort from the charity stripe, and he turned the ball over only once. Mitchell's 35 minutes in the loss was in line with his season average, so it appears that he isn't under any restrictions despite the recent injury.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Available for Saturday
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Mitchell (hamstring) is available for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Mitchell is officially back after four straight games on the sidelines, though he may have some restrictions. Darius Garland saw his usage rate spike while Garland was on the shelf, while Max Strus and Craig Porter each took advantage of their larger roles in the offense.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Listed as questionable
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Mitchell (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Mitchell has missed four straight games due to a right hamstring strain, but he returned to practice Friday and may suit up Saturday. If Mitchell is cleared to play versus the Lakers, the superstar shooting guard may be subject to some restrictions after a multi-game absence.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Practices Friday
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Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Mitchell (hamstring) practiced Friday, but the shooting guard's status for Saturday's game against the Lakers remains to be determined, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Mitchell will presumably be listed as questionable on Cleveland's initial injury report for Saturday's game, which should drop Friday afternoon. However, the shooting guard's availability will likely come down to a game-time decision. Mitchell has missed four straight games due to a right hamstring strain, so he may face some restrictions if he's ultimately cleared to suit up.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Remains out Wednesday
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Mitchell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Heat.
Mitchell will miss a fourth straight game due to a right hamstring strain. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday against the Lakers. In Mitchell's absence, Dean Wade had been starting, but he's doubtful Wednesday due to an ankle sprain. Caris LeVert (knee) is questionable, while Ty Jerome (ankle) and Isaac Okoro (knee) remain out, so Craig Porter and Sam Merrill are candidates for increased roles versus Miami.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Out again Tuesday
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Mitchell (hamstring) won't play Tuesday against the 76ers, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Mitchell will miss a third straight game Tuesday due to a right hamstring strain. His availability for Wednesday's matchup versus Miami is also in doubt, though his status for that contest likely won't be known until after Tuesday's game. In Mitchell's absence, Dean Wade should continue drawing starts.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Remains out against Denver
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Mitchell (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Nuggets.
Mitchell will miss his second straight game Sunday due to a right hamstring strain. Dean Wade and Caris LeVert should continue to see extended minutes in his absence. Mitchell's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Philadelphia.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Downgraded to out
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Mitchell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Mitchell has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss his first game since Oct. 28. However, Darius Garland (neck) will return to action. Mitchell's next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Nuggets.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Iffy versus Detroit
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Mitchell is questionable for Friday's game versus the Pistons due to a right hamstring strain.
It's unclear when Mitchell picked up his injury, but it could force him to miss just his second contest of the season. If Mitchell is ruled out, Caris LeVert would likely replace him in the starting five.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Hammers Portland with 34 points
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Mitchell contributed 34 points (13-20 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 109-95 win over Portland.
Mitchell has enjoyed a slew of great performances this season, and Wednesday marked one of his best. He drained five three-pointers and had solid rebound and assist totals in the decisive win, and his effort only boosted his fellow starters, who enjoyed their own standout stat lines.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Scores 21 in win
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Mitchell closed with 21 points (7-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Saturday's 118-110 victory over the Warriors.
Mitchell struggled with his efficiency for the second consecutive game, combining to shoot 15-for-45 shooting over that span. Nonetheless, he was the head of the snake for a Cleveland offense with six players in double-digit scoring. He's a boom candidate versus Sacramento on Monday.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Strong from deep as top scorer
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Mitchell chipped in 31 points (11-19 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Sunday's 115-104 victory over Golden State.
Mitchell led all players in Sunday's game in scoring and threes made while handing out a team-high-tying assist mark in a win over Golden State. Mitchell has tallied 30 or more points in three straight contests, posting at least 30 points and five assists in four of his six outings.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Leading scorer in win
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Mitchell had 30 points (9-of-22 FG, 6-15 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block across 37 minutes in Wednesday's 95-89 win over the Knicks.
Mitchell has been the lead scorer for his team for the past three games. He didn't shoot particularly well from the field but did shoot 40 percent from beyond the arc and made all six of his shots from the charity stripe. In his first four games of the season, Mitchell is averaging 31.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.5 rebounds over 36.0 minutes per game and will continue to be the go-to scorer for Cleveland.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Gets little help in return
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Mitchell racked up 26 points (11-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 109-91 loss to New York.
The 27-year-old guard led all scorers on the night in his return from a one-game absence due to a tweaked hamstring, but with Darius Garland (hamstring) and Jarrett Allen (ankle) still sidelined, Mitchell didn't get enough support to keep the Cavaliers in the game. The 26 points were actually his lowest output across three appearances to begin the season, and until reinforcements arrive, Mitchell's usage figures will likely be sky-high even by his standards.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Active Tuesday
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Mitchell (hamstring) is officially active for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Mitchell participated in the Cavaliers' morning shootaround, and he'll take the court after being a game-time decision throughout the afternoon. There is a revenge factor involved after the Knicks bounced Cleveland from the playoffs last year.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Present for morning shootaround
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Mitchell (hamstring) took part in the Cavaliers' morning shootaround but remains listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
The Cavaliers may not provide a formal update on Mitchell's status until closer to the game's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff, but his presence at shootaround would seem to be a promising sign for his chances of returning from a one-game absence due to right hamstring soreness. Cleveland will be without Darius Garland (hamstring) and Jarrett Allen (ankle) and possibly Caris LeVert (hamstring) -- who is listed as questionable -- so Mitchell could be needed to take on an even more outsized role on offense than he typically handles.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Questionable Tuesday
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Mitchell (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Mitchell participated in Monday's practice session but will still carry a questionable tag into Tuesday's matchup. He also missed Saturday's game against the Pacers, and Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade saw increased run with Mitchell and Darius Garland (hamstring) unavailable.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Practices Monday
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Mitchell (hamstring) was able to practice Monday, Steve Popper of Newsday Sports reports.
Mitchell's status for Tuesday against the Knicks is still in the air, but his participation in practice is certainly a good sign. Unfortunately for the Cavaliers, Darius Garland (hamstring) was not able to practice. If Mitchell is unable to play, the Cavaliers will need Max Strus, Caris LeVert and Isaac Okoro to hold down the fort.
