We’re playing good basketball,” Donovan Mitchell told ESPN, “but can we be this team consistently? Can we be this team when we lose two or three in a row? Can we be this

Mitchell has taken on a slightly different role this season, willingly taking a step back to purposely elevate and empower his younger teammates — Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.

Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavaliers against the Thunder in a battle of the NBA’s top two teams Wednesday night (7 p.m. ET on ESPN).

Big third quarter helps Cavaliers win on the road, avenging a home loss to the Pacers two nights earlier. Cavs' big four each play a big role.

Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cavaliers beat the Pacers 127-117 to end Indiana's six-game winning streak.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, fueled by 35 points from Donovan Mitchell, beat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 on Tuesday, avenging a Sunday defeat and pushing their NBA-best record to 34-5.Indiana briefly grabbed a two-point lead early in the second period and trailed by just one at halftime,

The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t needed Donovan Mitchell to be the Donovan Mitchell of old this season. At least, not that often. He hasn’t been as aggressive as he’s usually been. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been as efficient,

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in the first half, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers to defeat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 in Indianapolis on Tuesday.