Donovan Mitchell Makes NBA History in Cavaliers Throwback Jersey
Donovan Mitchell looked at ease in his Cleveland Cavaliers throwback jersey on Wednesday night, delivering a performance last seen only once before in NBA history by Michael Jordan. According to OptaStats, Mitchell achieved a rare feat that Jordan accomplished on January 20 years ago.
Mitchell's Exceptional Game Against the 76ers
- Scored 46 points on 15-of-21 shooting
- Made 6-of-11 three-pointers
- Was perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 10-of-10
- Added 4 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1 steal
He played 35 minutes, maintained a plus-17 rating, and led the Cavaliers to an 11-point victory.
Supporting Cast Contributions
- Jarrett Allen: 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks
- Evan Mobley: 23 points and 2 blocks
Allen and Mobley combined for five blocks, complementing Mitchell's outstanding performance.
"Mitchell remains the leader of this Cleveland team, even as Mobley learns how to take control more often."
Recent Context
The feat aligns with recent NBA milestones, such as Steph Curry surpassing Kobe Bryant and closing in on a record held by Michael Jordan.
Summary: Donovan Mitchell matched a historic Michael Jordan performance in a thrilling game, firmly establishing himself as the Cleveland Cavaliers' leading force.