We can start by making something very clear. The Cleveland Cavaliers wouldn't have had much of a chance in Game 2 without Donovan Mitchell.
With key contributors Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and De'Andre Hunter all out Tuesday, it was left to Mitchell to pick up much of the slack. He did so capably, dropping 48 points on 15-of-30 shooting with nine assists, five rebounds, four steals and five turnovers in 36 minutes. He absorbed enough punishment to reach the free throw line for 21 attempts.
He also delivered the Cavaliers' highlight of the playoffs so far.