Cleveland Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell says the Orlando Magic 'capitalized' on opportunities.
couldn’t close out the Orlando Magic in Game 6. Now, the two teams will battle for the series on Sunday in a winner-take-all Game 7.Mitchell finished the night with 50 points, the second-highest scoring performance in Cavaliers franchise history. However, the Cavs as a team couldn’t come away with a win.
Cleveland had their chances to put the Magic away in the fourth, but that all slipped away in the closing possessions. This is what Mitchell had to say about the team coming up short.. “The biggest thing too was offensive rebounding was huge for them and trying to keep them off the glass.” “Especially in a closeout game, we have to find ways. I think we did a good job of sticking together. I felt like we were all locked in. But ultimately, we didn’t end up with the victory. So, we gotta go home and take care of business.”
May 3, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell handles the ball against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero during the second half of game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY SportsThe Cavs' stagnant offense was a major talking point after the game. Cleveland shot just 48% from the floor and 25% from behind the arc.
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