Following Thursday’s blowout loss against the Thunder, Donovan Mitchell shouldered the blame for failing to set the tone.

Donovan Mitchell will have to play better against the toughest opposition in the NBA as he struggled yet again in a Cavs-Thunder showdown.

The Cavaliers arrived in Oklahoma City on Thursday boasting the best record in the NBA, but by the time the final buzzer sounded, they looked nothing like the juggernaut that had captured the league’s attention.

Donovan Mitchell finished with eight measly points on 3 of 15 from the field and 1 of 4 from 3-point range in 21 unproductive minutes.

In a bounce-back victory over the Pacers, the Cavs were led by Donovan Mitchell, who put the team on his back.

Donovan Mitchell is OUT for the #Cavs in tonight’s second game of a back-to-back against the Toronto Raptors. It’s a scheduled rest game for the five-time All-Star, who played 35

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a big statement in their home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Unfortunately, they didn’t fare nearly as well in the rematch. The Thunder got the better of them with a 134-114 home win that was even more lopsided for the most part.

There is something very special about Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. Individually, they are two of the best guards in the league, but they seem to be even more special when they are together. As noted by the NBA on X,