The Cavs improved to 34-5 and hold the NBA's best record. Cavaliers guard Darius Garland added 24 points and seven assists. Forward Evan Mobley had 22 points and 13 rebounds and center Jarrett Allen had 16 points and nine rebounds.

Mitchell has taken on a slightly different role this season, willingly taking a step back to purposely elevate and empower his younger teammates — Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.

The Cleveland Cavaliers needed to bounce back after a tough loss, and bounce back they did. Notably, the loss and the bounce-back win had plenty to do with Donovan Mitchell. The former Utah Jazz combo guard wasn’t at his best in their previous encounter,