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

Ultimately, Donovan Mitchell decided an organizational leap required sacrifice. He needed to take a step back so others could step forward. Evan Mobley specifically.

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

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

Cleveland Cavaliers, led by Donovan Mitchells 36 points, overcame Timberwolves in a thrilling match. Key players and game highlights included.

Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and Bennedict Mathurin 19 for the Pacers, who had their six-game winning streak halted. Myles Turned added 17 points. The Cavaliers led 82-77 in the third quarter before going on a 10-0 run that included 3-pointers by Max Strus, Georges Niang and Mobley. Cleveland led 100-89 after three periods.

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.

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.