A case for DPOY and March is finally over: Cavaliers Week 23 takeaways
The sky is no longer falling in Cleveland.
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BREAKING: The sky is no longer falling in Cleveland. Everyone can relax now. The Cleveland Cavaliers punctuated a 3-1 week with a 127-122 win over the Clippers that was a little more lopsided than the final score suggests. With the win against LA, Cleveland clinched its third 60-win season in franchise history and its first since 2010.
The Cavs got back on track this week after a four-game losing streak, but what were the big themes? Here are the three biggest takeaways from week 23 of Cavaliers basketball.
1. Donovan Mitchell is just fine
Mitchell and the month of March have been an oil and water mix for the last two years, but Spida ended the month on a strong note. In three games this week, Mitchell averaged 29 points per game, eight rebounds, eight assists, and two steals on 48 percent shooting from the field. That was more like the Spida we all know and love.
Mitchell was battling a groin injury this month that made the Cavs extra cautious with his playing time and that seemed to cause some rust. Mitchell looked like his usual explosive self, but his shots were just a tad off. He seems to have rediscovered his rhythm and with the playoffs approaching, that is a welcome sight.
