Cavs stars Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley make NBA history during dominant stretch
The Cavs duo of Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell were dominant on the floor in
The Cleveland Cavaliers are surging and their stars are making history. Donovan Mitchell has been named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Month for February, the third time he’s earned the honor in his career and the second Eastern Conference honors since arriving in Cleveland. Meanwhile, Cavs big man Evan Mobley is staking his claim as the league’s premier defender. Mobley became the first player in NBA history to win multiple Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month awards, a milestone that puts him in rare company among all-time greats.
The Cavs were nearly unstoppable in February. They finished the month with a dominant 10-1 record as they hold at the top of the Eastern Conference. At the heart of that success is Mitchell, who averaged 25.8 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.2 rebounds in just 30.5 minutes per game.
Mitchell’s efficiency was off the charts. In February, he shot 49.8% from the field and 38.1% from three on high volume. Mitchell’s ability to take over games was on full display. He punctuated his stellar month with a 41-point masterpiece against the East-leading Boston Celtics, reminding the league that when the lights shine brightest, he’s more than ready to deliver.
Mitchell’s dominance hasn’t always been the biggest storyline in Cleveland this season, but that’s a testament to just how deep and talented this Cavs team has become. Darius Garland is rounding back into All-Star form, Jarrett Allen continues to be a force inside, and Ty Jerome has emerged as a Sixth Man of the Year candidate. But while the supporting cast has been exceptional, it’s Mitchell’s superstar presence that has propelled Cleveland into true contender status.
