Despite a loss in Game 1 of the opening round of the playoffs, Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is not hitting the panic button.
In a post-game media availability, Mitchell acknowledged that the moment was bigger than many of his teammates had experienced before, but getting through the 101-97 loss to the New York Knicks was the first step towards playoff success.
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Mitchell is in his first season with Cleveland after being traded to the team in September.