Donovan Mitchell has revealed a bold statement after the Cleveland Cavaliers' thrilling win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault credited Cavs’ Jarrett Allen for his dominating performance leading Donovan Mitchell and the team in Wednesday’s loss. Following one of the more entertaining games between two small-market teams, a reporter asked Gilgeous-Alexander about its significance.

After logging 35 minutes against the Thunder on Wednesday, Mitchell will sit out the second leg of Cleveland's back-to-back Thursday. Caris LeVert and Max Strus will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Mitchell's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Indiana.

Earlier this week, the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 122-110. Donovan Mitchell finished the victory with 26 points, four reboun

Jarrett Allen scored 25 points, with Evan Mobley adding 21 in the marquee meeting of the regular season, with Mitchell getting 11 from 3-of-16 shooting

Jarrett Allen scored 25 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Oklahoma City’s 15-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 129-122 in a marquee meeting between the NBA’s top two teams.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse tonight, as Donovan Mitchell goes head-to-head with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, with the game airing on ESPN.

Comes up empty from distance

The Cavaliers are beginning their campaign to send four players to the NBA All-Star Game as voting totals trail the success they've had this year.

We must get seven games of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers battling for the 2025 Larry O'Brien Trophy.