The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder 129-122 on Wednesday night time, profitable their eleventh straight recreation.
The Cavs at the moment are 32-4 on the season.
“It simply speaks to our development. I instructed everyone after the sport, as a unit, we do not win this recreation final 12 months … everyone that got here in did one thing constructive to have an effect on the sport, whether or not it was scoring, rebounding, defending, no matter it could be. That is a staff win, and that is what it may take for us to be the staff we need to be,” mentioned Donovan Mitchell after the sport.
Mitchell shot simply 3-of-16 from the sphere. Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen mixed for 46 factors and 22 rebounds, with Darius Garland ending with 18 factors and 7 assists.
“It is so superior. It is such as you’re within the NCAA event. It is like, ‘Man, we acquired right here.’ There’s that sort of buzz,” mentioned Kenny Atkinson earlier than the sport.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 factors on 27 pictures, whereas Jalen Williams completed with 25 factors and 9 assists for the Thunder.
Mitchell saved the sport in perspective.
“I believe we’re all enthusiastic about it and clearly that is one recreation and no championships are gained tonight, however it’s one thing to be pleased with,” added Mitchell.