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Donovan Mitchell finally taps into Cavaliers formula that can silence critics

Donovan Mitchell is scoring more and deferring less—and the Cavaliers are better because of it.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers may not be on pace for 64 wins, but by embracing a score-first mentality, Donovan Mitchell has positioned his team to finally get past the second round of the playoffs. It's a necessary shift in priorities that has the Cavaliers' resident superstar making yet another leap.

Fresh off of a season in which he earned All-NBA First Team recognition, Mitchell has altered his approach and the Cavaliers are quietly bordering on unstoppable in the process.