Donovan Mitchell saves best for last, scores 20 in fourth quarter as Cavaliers close out Celtics

CLEVELAND (AP) — The moment arrived in the third quarter and Donovan Mitchell seized it. After Jayson Tatum hit a 3-pointer over him, Mitchell sensed the Celtics’ momentum and confidence growing. He could feel the energy draining from Cleveland’s hyped crowd and maybe some of the fight leaving his teammates. Mitchell understood there was only one thing to do: Take over. Scoring 20 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, Mitchell helped the Cavs avenge a loss in Boston last month that ended their historic start by leading Cleveland to an impressive 115-111 win over the defending NBA champions on Sunday night.

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