Donovan Mitchell explodes for NBA playoff record-tying 39 second-half points, leads Cavaliers to 2-2 series tie with Pistons
Donovan Mitchell exploded in the second half, and the Cavaliers turned a 2-0 series deficit into a 2-2- tie.
James Harden set them up. Donovan Mitchell knocked them down. And the Cleveland Cavaliers ran away with a 112-103 Game 4 win over the Detroit Pistons Monday night.
A series that the Pistons once led, 2-0 is now up for grabs at 2-2. Harden paced the Cavaliers early with 11 straight Cleveland points in the first quarter. Mitchell then exploded with 21 points in the third quarter after a four-point first half to spark a 23-0 Cavaliers to start the second half.
History for Mitchell, Cavaliers Mitchell finished with 43 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. He shot 13 of 25 from the field and 4 of 12 from 3. His 39 second-half points are tied with Sleepy Floyd for the most in a half in postseason history.
DONOVAN MITCHELL'S GOT 34 PTS IN THE 2ND HALF 😲 38 PTS FOR THE GAME. Cavs lead by 19 in Q4 of Game 4! pic.