Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley help Cavaliers tie series
Gary Washburn: #Cavaliers wipe out the #Celtics 118-94 and now we’ve got a series. Tatum 25, Brown 19, Pritchard 13, Horford 11, White 10. Mitchell 29, LeVert 21, Mobley 21, Garland 14, Okoro 12, Strus 12. 3pt. BOS 8-35; CLE 13-28.
Source: Twitter @GwashburnGlobe
Source: Twitter @GwashburnGlobe
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Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: The Cavaliers were double-digit underdogs. They were down 9 points in the blink of an eye.
And yet, by the time the night was over, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley had controlled things at both ends & Cleveland had evened up this series: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:41 AM
New ESPN story: The Cavaliers were double-digit underdogs. They were down 9 points in the blink of an eye.
And yet, by the time the night was over, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley had controlled things at both ends & Cleveland had evened up this series: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:41 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Wrote about Evan Mobley showing up on Thursday night when the #Cavs needed him most: clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/spo… – 10:57 PM
Wrote about Evan Mobley showing up on Thursday night when the #Cavs needed him most: clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/spo… – 10:57 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Donovan Mitchell is having himself a playoff run right now 🔥 pic.twitter.com/4SbWeCCypU – 10:22 PM
Donovan Mitchell is having himself a playoff run right now 🔥 pic.twitter.com/4SbWeCCypU – 10:22 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
A new playoff career high for Evan Mobley 😤 pic.twitter.com/RO6Quq4UoK – 9:34 PM
A new playoff career high for Evan Mobley 😤 pic.twitter.com/RO6Quq4UoK – 9:34 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Donovan Mitchell has been playing with two middle fingers extended the last few games – 9:33 PM
Donovan Mitchell has been playing with two middle fingers extended the last few games – 9:33 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Evan Mobley heard that noise the last couple days and showed up in a biiiiiig way – 9:32 PM
Evan Mobley heard that noise the last couple days and showed up in a biiiiiig way – 9:32 PM
Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
Heard @BradDaugherty43 this afternoon on 92.3 saying Evan Mobley is gutting it out on a badly sprained ankle. Makes his performance even more special #Cavs – 9:32 PM
Heard @BradDaugherty43 this afternoon on 92.3 saying Evan Mobley is gutting it out on a badly sprained ankle. Makes his performance even more special #Cavs – 9:32 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Donovan Mitchell is averaging 37.8 points over his last four playoff games
pic.twitter.com/LdzBBK0V7L – 9:31 PM
Donovan Mitchell is averaging 37.8 points over his last four playoff games
pic.twitter.com/LdzBBK0V7L – 9:31 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Big time response by the #Cavs in Game vs. Celtics at TD Garden. Donovan Mitchell set the tone with 29 points, 10-of-19 from the field and 8 dimes. Even more important that tied the series without Jarret Allen. #NBAPlayoffs #letemknow – 9:30 PM
Big time response by the #Cavs in Game vs. Celtics at TD Garden. Donovan Mitchell set the tone with 29 points, 10-of-19 from the field and 8 dimes. Even more important that tied the series without Jarret Allen. #NBAPlayoffs #letemknow – 9:30 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Big time response by the #Cavs in Game vs. Celtics at TD Garden. Donovan Mitchell set the tone with 29 points, 10-of-19 from the field and 8 dimes. Even more important than tied the series without Jarret Allen. #NBAPlayoffs #letemknow – 9:29 PM
Big time response by the #Cavs in Game vs. Celtics at TD Garden. Donovan Mitchell set the tone with 29 points, 10-of-19 from the field and 8 dimes. Even more important than tied the series without Jarret Allen. #NBAPlayoffs #letemknow – 9:29 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Donovan Mitchell’s 29 felt like 49.
Jayson Tatum’s 25 felt like 15. – 9:29 PM
Donovan Mitchell’s 29 felt like 49.
Jayson Tatum’s 25 felt like 15. – 9:29 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Cavaliers 118, Celtics 94
A dominant second half from Cleveland evens this series at a game apiece behind another strong performance from Donovan Mitchell.
The 24-point margin, per @ESPNStatsInfo, was the largest playoff win by a double-digit underdog since 1991. – 9:29 PM
Final: Cavaliers 118, Celtics 94
A dominant second half from Cleveland evens this series at a game apiece behind another strong performance from Donovan Mitchell.
The 24-point margin, per @ESPNStatsInfo, was the largest playoff win by a double-digit underdog since 1991. – 9:29 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland were a combined 9-of-12 from beyond the arc in Game 2 😤
Mitchell: 5-of-7
Garland: 4-of-5 pic.twitter.com/tt4tUqJlTQ – 9:28 PM
Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland were a combined 9-of-12 from beyond the arc in Game 2 😤
Mitchell: 5-of-7
Garland: 4-of-5 pic.twitter.com/tt4tUqJlTQ – 9:28 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
If the Celtics were to follow the Bruins’ script, Jayson Tatum would skate out to center court now and fight Donovan Mitchell. pic.twitter.com/QRvuk7ezne – 9:23 PM
If the Celtics were to follow the Bruins’ script, Jayson Tatum would skate out to center court now and fight Donovan Mitchell. pic.twitter.com/QRvuk7ezne – 9:23 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
I much prefer these kind of Donovan Mitchell games to the ones where he scores 40+ while completely dominating the ball. – 9:22 PM
I much prefer these kind of Donovan Mitchell games to the ones where he scores 40+ while completely dominating the ball. – 9:22 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Some boos here at the Garden, as the Celtics fall behind by 20 points with 6 minutes left.
When the Cavs kept things close after getting very little from Donovan Mitchell in the first half it felt dangerous. – 9:15 PM
Some boos here at the Garden, as the Celtics fall behind by 20 points with 6 minutes left.
When the Cavs kept things close after getting very little from Donovan Mitchell in the first half it felt dangerous. – 9:15 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Donovan Mitchell TAKING OVER 😤
(via @cavs)
pic.twitter.com/cJKnx3xsCF – 9:07 PM
Donovan Mitchell TAKING OVER 😤
(via @cavs)
pic.twitter.com/cJKnx3xsCF – 9:07 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
99-83, Cavs, 9:25 left in Game 2.
Just the 3rd time the Celtics have been down by 16 in the last 39 games.
Donovan Mitchell 23 in the 2nd half. – 9:06 PM
99-83, Cavs, 9:25 left in Game 2.
Just the 3rd time the Celtics have been down by 16 in the last 39 games.
Donovan Mitchell 23 in the 2nd half. – 9:06 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell is a +27 in 34 minutes so far tonight.
Evan Mobley is +24 in 28 minutes. – 9:06 PM
Donovan Mitchell is a +27 in 34 minutes so far tonight.
Evan Mobley is +24 in 28 minutes. – 9:06 PM
– Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Donovan Mitchell with a beautiful move through the lane for a bucket, and Boston calls time with the Cavaliers up 99-83 with 9:25 remaining.
Mitchell is now up to 29 points on the night, and 23 in the second half on 8-for-12 shooting. Very impressive stuff. – 9:04 PM
Donovan Mitchell with a beautiful move through the lane for a bucket, and Boston calls time with the Cavaliers up 99-83 with 9:25 remaining.
Mitchell is now up to 29 points on the night, and 23 in the second half on 8-for-12 shooting. Very impressive stuff. – 9:04 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Donovan Mitchell has been humiliating Boston’s defenders throughout this series. His crossover and hesi moves are so explosive right now that he’s just leaving guys in the dust up at the point of attack – 9:04 PM
Donovan Mitchell has been humiliating Boston’s defenders throughout this series. His crossover and hesi moves are so explosive right now that he’s just leaving guys in the dust up at the point of attack – 9:04 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Joe Mazzulla’s only strategy to slow Donovan Mitchell. pic.twitter.com/kyYwqp6gYq – 9:02 PM
Joe Mazzulla’s only strategy to slow Donovan Mitchell. pic.twitter.com/kyYwqp6gYq – 9:02 PM
Serena Winters @SerenaWinters
Cavaliers with a 12 pt lead over Boston heading into the 4th quarter 👀
Donovan Mitchell with 16 points in the 3rd Q. – 8:59 PM
Cavaliers with a 12 pt lead over Boston heading into the 4th quarter 👀
Donovan Mitchell with 16 points in the 3rd Q. – 8:59 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell starting the 4th quarter — a time when he usually sits. – 8:58 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell starting the 4th quarter — a time when he usually sits. – 8:58 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Cavaliers 90, Celtics 78
Donovan Mitchell buries a 3-pointer at the buzzer to cap off a 36-24 third quarter for Cleveland.
Mitchell now has 22-6-6 for the Cavs, while Jayson Tatum has 23-7-6 for Boston.
Celtics are 6-for-25 from 3. Cavs are 10-for-20. – 8:56 PM
After 3: Cavaliers 90, Celtics 78
Donovan Mitchell buries a 3-pointer at the buzzer to cap off a 36-24 third quarter for Cleveland.
Mitchell now has 22-6-6 for the Cavs, while Jayson Tatum has 23-7-6 for Boston.
Celtics are 6-for-25 from 3. Cavs are 10-for-20. – 8:56 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Incredible energy, effort, intensity & hustle from #Cavs Tristan Thompson after Evan Mobley picked up his fourth foul. – 8:54 PM
Incredible energy, effort, intensity & hustle from #Cavs Tristan Thompson after Evan Mobley picked up his fourth foul. – 8:54 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Playoff Donovan Mitchell remains very fun to watch.
Playoff Boston Celtics remain as perplexing as always. – 8:53 PM
Playoff Donovan Mitchell remains very fun to watch.
Playoff Boston Celtics remain as perplexing as always. – 8:53 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Evan Mobley making plays on offense and defense 💪
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/CcRqOwBYTN – 8:40 PM
Evan Mobley making plays on offense and defense 💪
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/CcRqOwBYTN – 8:40 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
If I told you Donovan Mitchell had six points at halftime tonight, what would you have thought the score was?
Absolutely huge performance by Evan Mobley so far. – 8:11 PM
If I told you Donovan Mitchell had six points at halftime tonight, what would you have thought the score was?
Absolutely huge performance by Evan Mobley so far. – 8:11 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Cavs Game 3 adjustment might need to be playing Evan Mobley 48 minutes. – 7:53 PM
Cavs Game 3 adjustment might need to be playing Evan Mobley 48 minutes. – 7:53 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
If Evan Mobley is the guy he was in that quarter it changes so much for this franchise. – 7:41 PM
If Evan Mobley is the guy he was in that quarter it changes so much for this franchise. – 7:41 PM
Serena Winters @SerenaWinters
For the record Evan Mobley has 11 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds and a steal in the first quarter (accounting for 63% of the Cavs points).
Cavs up 30-24 over Boston after one. – 7:40 PM
For the record Evan Mobley has 11 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds and a steal in the first quarter (accounting for 63% of the Cavs points).
Cavs up 30-24 over Boston after one. – 7:40 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Cavaliers playing through Evan Mobley and he’s got 11 pts as they lead #Celtics 30-24. BOS finishes 1Q 2 for 10 FG and scored 10 pts in the final 8:13 of Q. Tatum 8, Brown 6, Horford 5. – 7:40 PM
#Cavaliers playing through Evan Mobley and he’s got 11 pts as they lead #Celtics 30-24. BOS finishes 1Q 2 for 10 FG and scored 10 pts in the final 8:13 of Q. Tatum 8, Brown 6, Horford 5. – 7:40 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Cavaliers 30, Celtics 24
Cleveland goes on a 25-7 run to flip an early deficit into a lead after 12 minutes.
Evan Mobley has 11 points to lead Cleveland, while Jayson Tatum has 8 points for Boston. – 7:38 PM
After 1: Cavaliers 30, Celtics 24
Cleveland goes on a 25-7 run to flip an early deficit into a lead after 12 minutes.
Evan Mobley has 11 points to lead Cleveland, while Jayson Tatum has 8 points for Boston. – 7:38 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Cavaliers at Celtics – TD Garden – May 9, 2024 – ECSF Game 2 Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Cleveland – Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro, Max Strus, Evan Mobley
OUT – Boston: Porzingis Cleveland: Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade, Ty Jerome pic.twitter.com/yyhuIKReg0 – 6:33 PM
Cavaliers at Celtics – TD Garden – May 9, 2024 – ECSF Game 2 Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Cleveland – Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro, Max Strus, Evan Mobley
OUT – Boston: Porzingis Cleveland: Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade, Ty Jerome pic.twitter.com/yyhuIKReg0 – 6:33 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Donovan Mitchell talks Game 2 adjustments: “Make them work a little harder on the offensive end … it’s different how they’re guarding us, so for me, just trying to still pick my spots, be aggressive, but also find guys.”
Full shootaround session: youtu.be/A5ZWEnQQqQI pic.twitter.com/aUnZmnZHlm – 12:48 PM
Donovan Mitchell talks Game 2 adjustments: “Make them work a little harder on the offensive end … it’s different how they’re guarding us, so for me, just trying to still pick my spots, be aggressive, but also find guys.”
Full shootaround session: youtu.be/A5ZWEnQQqQI pic.twitter.com/aUnZmnZHlm – 12:48 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
7-Time All-Star suggests Warriors target Donovan Mitchell warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/05/07/7-t… pic.twitter.com/94SNNuft4K – 7:00 AM
7-Time All-Star suggests Warriors target Donovan Mitchell warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/05/07/7-t… pic.twitter.com/94SNNuft4K – 7:00 AM
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Tim Bontemps: Both in his postgame interview with @CassidyHubbarth and here at the podium afterward, Donovan Mitchell has gone out of his way to praise Evan Mobley’s performance. Mobley not only had the first 20-10 game of his playoff career but also was a huge defensive presence at the rim. -via Twitter @TimBontemps / May 9, 2024
StatMuse: Spida tonight: 29 PTS 7 REB 8 AST 5-7 3P +36 Only Jalen Brunson has more points this postseason. statmuse.com/nba/player/don… -via Twitter @statmuse / May 9, 2024
StatMuse: Donovan Mitchell over the last four games: 37.8 PPG 6.5 RPG 5.5 APG 51/40% Hooping. statmuse.com/nba/player/don… -via Twitter @statmuse / May 9, 2024
StatMuse: Evan Mobley tonight: 21 PTS 10 REB 5 AST +35 The youngest Cav since LeBron with a 20/10/5 playoff game. statmuse.com/nba/player/eva… -via Twitter @statmuse / May 9, 2024
Danny Cunningham: #Cavs are starting Mitchell, Garland, Okoro, Strus and Mobley in Game 7. Jarrett Allen is out. -via Twitter @RealDCunningham / May 5, 2024