Mitchell scored 33 points in another stellar performance, but Cleveland’s All-Star guard didn’t get nearly enough help as the Cavaliers were outgunned by the Boston Celtics, who won Game 3 106-93 on Saturday night t o take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Mitchell appeared to aggravate a left knee injury in the fourth quarter and wasn’t even on the floor for the finish. With the Celtics up by 13, he headed straight to the locker room for treatment with Game 4 on Monday less than 48 hours away.

NBA World on X: "Donovan Mitchell in his last 5 games: 36.8 PPG 6.4 RPG 5.0 APG 4.2 3PG 63.3 TS% Putting the team on his back. Playing the best basketball of

 

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