In leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their fourth straight win, a 136-131 victory over the Orlando Magic, Donovan Mitchell reached a major individual milestone once again.
On Tuesday night, Mitchell scored 42 points in 35 minutes, reaching at least 40 points in a game for the sixth this time this season. Mitchell was 14-of-22 from the field and 3-of-7 from long range, also adding two rebounds and three assists to his persona line.
He now has two 30-point performances in March, starting the month off with 30 on March 8 against the Boston Celtics.
Donovan Mitchell is no stranger to big point totals
Mitchell, 29, who owns a single-game career high of 71, achieved on Jan. 2, 2023, is getting hot at the right time. His latest big 40-plus-point game came after he scored 27 in a win in New Orleans on March 21.