Central Notes: Mitchell, Harden, Cunningham, Zubac

The Cavaliers’ inconsistent start to the season hasn’t shaken Donovan Mitchell’s faith that the team is talented enough to compete for a title, writes Jamal Collier of ESPN. Cleveland is off to a 6-6 start, and the up-and-down nature of the team was reflected this week with a double-digit loss at Charlotte on Monday, followed by a victory over the defending champions on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden.

Questions persist about what the Cavs’ ceiling can be with a starting lineup featuring two ball-dominant guards in Mitchell and James Harden and two defensive-minded big men in Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. The Cavaliers have a history of playoff disappointment since Mitchell arrived in…