Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell was unapologetic after his scuffle with Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks during Thursday's 128-113 win, telling reporters Brooks' antics were caused by the history between them, most of which was favorable to Mitchell.
"That's just who he is. We've seen it a bunch in this league with him. Him and I have had our personal battles for years. Quite frankly, I've been busting his ass for years," Mitchell said. "Playoffs, regular season. The one game he does an alright job on me today, he does something like that. There's no place for that in the game, and you've got to protect yourself at the end of the day.