In Game 6 of the NBA playoffs first round, the Orlando Magic defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-96, forcing a Game 7.
Donovan Mitchell of the Cavs had an exceptional performance, scoring 50 points and contributing four rebounds, four assists, and a block. However, the rest of the Cavaliers’ players only managed to score a combined 46 points.
Mitchell scored all of Cleveland’s points in the fourth quarter.
Donovan Mitchell dropped 50 of the Cavs 96 PTs in Game 6 loss…
He also scored EVERY POINT for the Cavs in the 4Q 🤯 pic.twitter.com/J4Ntncapr5
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 4, 2024
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner led the Orlando Magic with 27 and 26 points respectively, while Jalen Suggs made six three-pointers and scored 22 points.
The Magic forced a Game 7, which will take place in Cleveland.
The winner will face the top-seeded Boston Celtics in the conference semifinals.
Mitchell remained confident despite the Game 6 loss and expressed belief in the Cavaliers’ ability to perform well at home.
In the decisive moments of the game, Mitchell’s scoring efforts were matched by Banchero’s three-pointer and layup, and Orlando’s defense ultimately secured the victory.
Despite Mitchell’s impressive performance, the Cavaliers struggled on offense, shooting poorly from the three-point line.
Banchero, Wagner, and Suggs played crucial roles in the Magic’s win, each scoring over 20 points.
Fans reacted as follows:
Wasting his career on the Cavs
— 👑𝟸𝟹 (@LakersFanatiic) May 4, 2024
Cavaliers Scoring Breakdown:
Whole Game —
50 PTS — Donavan Mitchell
46 PTS — Rest of Cavs4th Quarter —
18 PTS — Donovan Mitchell
0 PTS — Rest of Cavs— Hoop Muse (@HoopMuse) May 4, 2024
Cavs don’t deserve him
— CW18 (@CalebbMuse) May 4, 2024
Give that man a bag 💰💰
— WildBillNC🇺🇸 (@WildBillNC1978) May 4, 2024
Cavs still playing hero ball all these years after Bron left
— Marvz (@Marvz_Said_It) May 4, 2024
Whoever advance gets swept lol
— LordPicks (@LordSportsPicks) May 4, 2024
Come to the Lakers so you can actually win a championship
— Mr. Unbiased (@UnbiasedHoopsLA) May 4, 2024
His teammates pic.twitter.com/GIqV1jIUag
— Ashwin (@Sudharsan_ak) May 4, 2024
His team wasted a historic effort tonight.
— The Ultimate Lineup (@TheUltLineup_) May 4, 2024
This is why he will demand a trade
— intricateone (@intricateone) May 4, 2024
That’s absolutely absurd on so many levels
— Boothe Bets (@BootheBets) May 4, 2024
He has no help
— boxingfan333 (@boxingfan3333) May 4, 2024
Final Score:
Orlando Magic: 103
Donovan Mitchell: 50
Cleveland Cavs: 46— Sahil (@sahilshahinvest) May 4, 2024
Strange but True:
Donovan Mitchell has now averaged 38.8 PPG in Game 6s throughout his NBA career.
On a per game basis, that leaves him as the single greatest scorer in any given game of a playoff series, ever. 🕷️ pic.twitter.com/epZMyR6Avj
— DeerMuse🦌 (@DeerMuse) May 4, 2024
