Donovan Mitchell goes scorched Earth, Cavs beat Pistons 112-103 in Game 4
Mitchell scored 39 points in the second half to tie the series 2-2.
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Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 112-103 in Game 4, riding Donovan Mitchell’s 43 points to a tied series back to Motown. Cleveland started this game hot. They jumped out to a 14-5 lead in the opening minutes as James Harden poured in 11 of those points all on his own.
He nabbed two steals and banged home a pair of triples as the Cavs had their best start to a game this series. That didn’t last long. The lead was quickly reversed once Harden went to the bench and the Cavs offense went frigid.
Some timely shot-making from Tobias Harris and Caris LeVert allowed the Pistons to change momentum and end the first quarter with an advantage. LeVert started the game with 17 points on 7-12 shooting. LeVert changed the dynamic of this game.