Donovan Mitchell’s blunt assessment of Cavaliers’ Game 1 choke: ‘We f-king blew it’
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell bluntly acknowledged the team's collapse in a 115-104 overtime loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, admitting they "blew it" after squandering a 22-point fourth-quarter lead.
- Mitchell scored 29 points but went scoreless in the final 12:45 of the game, during which the Knicks went on a 44-11 run, led by Jalen Brunson's 38 points, including 17 in the decisive stretch.
- Despite the loss, Mitchell emphasized the importance of learning from the defeat, stating the team will review game film and make adjustments ahead of Game 2 in New York.
- Key contributors for the Cavaliers included Evan Mobley with a double-double of 15 points and 14 rebounds, while James Harden struggled, scoring 15 points but shooting poorly from three and committing six turnovers.
- Mitchell stressed the need to move past the bad loss quickly, highlighting that the team must maintain momentum and focus on the upcoming game without dwelling on the setback.