Donovan Mitchell explodes for NBA playoff record-tying 39 second-half points, leads Cavaliers to 2-2 series tie with Pistons
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Key Points:
- The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-103 in Game 4, leveling the series at 2-2 after initially trailing 0-2.
- Donovan Mitchell scored a postseason career-high 43 points, including 39 in the second half, tying a record for most points in a half in playoff history.
- Mitchell led a 23-0 second-half run, the largest postseason scoring streak for the Cavaliers in the play-by-play era, turning a halftime deficit into a commanding lead.
- James Harden contributed 24 points, 11 assists, and 4 steals, bouncing back from earlier struggles to provide early scoring and late-game playmaking.
- Evan Mobley had a strong all-around performance with 17 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 blocks, and 3 steals, bolstering the Cavaliers' defense and overall effort.