Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell revealed that he hasn’t slept since the heartbreaking playoff elimination and has already watched Game 5 against the Pacers twice.
After one of the best regular seasons in franchise history, the Cleveland Cavaliers entered the playoffs with high hopes and were considered one of the favorites to reach the Finals. However, their season came to a shocking end.
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The Cavs lost to the Indiana Pacers in the second round, with their season concluding at home in Game 5 after a 105-114 defeat.
Donovan Mitchell did everything he could to help extend Cleveland's season, delivering a 35-point performance in Game 5, but it wasn’t enough.
In the aftermath of the loss, Mitchell revealed that the defeat had a profound impact on him. According to Leah Doherty of Cleveland 19 News, Mitchell hasn't been able to sleep since the game and has already watched it twice.
He also expressed a strong desire for his teammates to feel the same level of embarrassment heading into the offseason.
"The embarrassment, I hope we all feel it," Mitchell said when asked about the lessons he hopes his teammates will take with them, via Leah Doherty.
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