Alright, let’s talk about this Donovan Mitchell thing. I remember seeing the notification pop up on my phone – something about a crazy scoreline.
First thing I did was check the box score. 71 points? Seriously? Had to double-check that. You don’t see numbers like that often. It’s like, once in a blue moon stuff.
So, I looked into the game details. It was the Cavs playing the Bulls. And get this, the game went into overtime. That usually means something wild happened. Turns out the Cavs were down big, like more than 20 points at one stage. Mitchell basically strapped the team to his back and dragged them back into it.
Digging into the Performance
I spent some time watching the highlights later that day. You could just see it. The guy was in a zone. Everything was falling for him. Pull-up jumpers, drives to the hoop, getting fouled and hitting free throws. He just kept attacking. It wasn’t just chucking shots; he was aggressive, making plays happen.
Seventy-one points. That’s the most anyone’s scored in a game since Kobe dropped 81 way back when. Puts things in perspective, doesn’t it? That’s some legendary company to be in.
My Take on It
People get caught up in rankings all the time. Is he top 10? Top 15? Here’s my list of guys usually up there:
- Nikola Jokic
- Luka Doncic
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Jayson Tatum
- Maybe guys like Shai, Edwards, Steph, KD, LeBron… you know the names.
Where does Mitchell fit? Look, maybe he’s not consistently in that absolute top tier for everyone, like a Jokic or Giannis. But on nights like this? He showed he can reach a level very few players ever touch. Scoring 71 points, leading a comeback win in OT… that speaks for itself. He proved he can be that guy.
It was just one game, sure. But what a game. It’s performances like these that stick with you. Reminds you why you follow this sport. Seeing someone just completely dominate like that is special. Definitely something I won’t forget seeing the stats for anytime soon.
