Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell delivered a historic performance in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, scoring 39 points in the second half after managing just 4 points in the first half. His explosive comeback tied the NBA playoff record for most points in a half, leading the Cavaliers to a 112-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons and leveling the series at 2-2.
It was the worst playoff half for Mitchell since joining the Cavaliers in September 2022. He went scoreless from the field in the first quarter and didn’t get on the scoresheet until a pair of free throws with 4:19 left in the second quarter. All six of his first-half shots missed, including an airball on a layup. However, the Cavaliers trailed by only 4 at halftime, thanks to 26 combined points