Cavaliers' Mitchell scores 39 points in second half, tying record, series tied with Pistons
In the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals, Donovan Mitchell's 43-point performance led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 112-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons, tying the series at 2-2. Mitchell scored 39 points in the second half, matching an NBA playoff half-scoring record.
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(Cleveland, May 11, Central News Agency) In the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers today defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-103, with Donovan Mitchell exploding for 43 points, tying the series at 2-2.
According to reports from Agence France-Presse and Associated Press, Cavaliers guard Mitchell led the team to crush their opponents with 43 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. Veteran James Harden contributed 24 points and 11 assists; Evan Mobley had 17 points, 5 blocks, and 3 steals.
Mitchell has scored at least 30 points in three consecutive games, with his 39 points in the second half tying the NBA playoff half-scoring record. This record was set by Eric Floyd of the Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Lakers in 1987. Mitchell had a chance to break it but missed his final free throw.
Mitchell stated that he apologized to his teammates at halftime because his first-half performance was unsatisfactory. Mitchell said, "I wanted to set the tone offensively, but I didn't do that in the first half. At halftime, I went in and told my teammates—this is my fault."
Detroit seemed poised early in the game to take a 3-1 series lead. At halftime, the Pistons led 56-52.
But the seven-time All-Star Mitchell began to take over the game, shining in the third quarter with 21 points in a single quarter. The Cavaliers turned the tide with a stunning 25-0 run, reversing a deficit to a 75-58 lead, ultimately heading towards victory.
Mitchell continued his offensive onslaught in the fourth quarter, adding another 18 points. The Pistons struggled under this strong attack, with their star player Cade Cunningham scoring only 7 points combined in the third and fourth quarters.
Cunningham, one of this year's MVP candidates, scored 19 points today; the Pistons' highest scorer was Caris LeVert, who came off the bench to score 24 points.
The Cavaliers and Pistons have both won all their home games in this series. Mitchell said, "They defended their home court, and we defended ours, so now we have to go there and get a win."
The Cavaliers, who are undefeated in six playoff games so far, will play Game 5 of the series in Detroit on the evening of the 13th. (Compiler: Qu Xiangping) 1150512
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(Cleveland, May 11, Central News Agency) In the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers today defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-103, with Donovan Mitchell exploding for 43 points, tying the series at 2-2.
According to reports from Agence France-Presse and Associated Press, Cavaliers guard Mitchell led the team to crush their opponents with 43 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. Veteran James Harden contributed 24 points and 11 assists; Evan Mobley had 17 points, 5 blocks, and 3 steals.
Mitchell has scored at least 30 points in three consecutive games, with his 39 points in the second half tying the NBA playoff half-scoring record. This record was set by Eric Floyd of the Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Lakers in 1987. Mitchell had a chance to break it but missed his final free throw.
Mitchell stated that he apologized to his teammates at halftime because his first-half performance was unsatisfactory. Mitchell said, "I wanted to set the tone offensively, but I didn't do that in the first half. At halftime, I went in and told my teammates—this is my fault."
Detroit seemed poised early in the game to take a 3-1 series lead. At halftime, the Pistons led 56-52.
But the seven-time All-Star Mitchell began to take over the game, shining in the third quarter with 21 points in a single quarter. The Cavaliers turned the tide with a stunning 25-0 run, reversing a deficit to a 75-58 lead, ultimately heading towards victory.
Mitchell continued his offensive onslaught in the fourth quarter, adding another 18 points. The Pistons struggled under this strong attack, with their star player Cade Cunningham scoring only 7 points combined in the third and fourth quarters.
Cunningham, one of this year's MVP candidates, scored 19 points today; the Pistons' highest scorer was Caris LeVert, who came off the bench to score 24 points.
The Cavaliers and Pistons have both won all their home games in this series. Mitchell said, "They defended their home court, and we defended ours, so now we have to go there and get a win."
The Cavaliers, who are undefeated in six playoff games so far, will play Game 5 of the series in Detroit on the evening of the 13th. (Compiler: Qu Xiangping) 1150512
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