The third time was Friday night, against the Orlando Magic. He landed squarely on 50 points in a 103-96 loss to Orlando in Game 6 of this first-round series that, like the last series in which Mitchell scored at least 50 in a game, is going to a Game 7. All of which is to say, in a bit of a silver lining for the Cavs, at least Mitchell has been in this spot before. “I think it’s the best two words in sports,” Mitchell said, referring to the Game 7 that awaits his Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando at 1 p.m. Eastern Time Sunday. “No matter what round it is, first, second, third and finals, all the stuff you’ve done for six games really goes out the window. It’s all about desperation, will.” -via The Athletic / May 4, 2024
