Donovan Mitchell takes blame for Cavaliers’ loss to Orlando Magic
Donovan Mitchell takes responsibility for the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent loss, expressing disappointment in his performance.
By the Numbers- Mitchell scored 30 points in Game 1 but dropped to a total of 31 points in Games 3 and 4.
- In the 23-point loss to the Orlando Magic, Mitchell finished with 18 points, shooting 5-of-14 from the floor.
Mitchell shoulders some blame for the losses, but Darius Garland's underperformance and defensive lapses are also significant factors.
State of Play- Cleveland is tied 2-2 in the first-round series with the Orlando Magic.
- The Cavaliers allowed the Magic to score over 110 points in Games 3 and 4 after strong defensive showings in the first two games.
Mitchell and the Cavaliers face a crucial Game 5, where historically, teams with a 3-2 series lead have an 84.0% chance of winning.
Bottom LineDonovan Mitchell recognizes his role in the recent losses, but Cleveland's success in Game 5 hinges on improved performances and defensive efforts from the team as a whole.
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