Donovan Mitchell News: Game-high 48 points not enough

Mitchell closed with 48 points (15-30 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 17-21 FT), five rebounds, nine assists, one block and four steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 120-119 loss to Indiana in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Mitchell was a force on the offensive end, scoring a game-high 48 points, albeit in a losing effort. The Cavaliers led for the entire game before going to sleep down the stretch. The fact the team was without three key pieces -- Darius Garland (toe), Evan Mobley (ankle) and De'Andre Hunter (thumb) -- shouldn't be overlooked. However, given that Cleveland led by 20 points at one point, it will be viewed as one that got away.