Donovan Mitchell

After a pair of demoralizing blowout losses in Orlando, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is vowing to be more aggressive and raise his level of play for the pivotal Game 5 at home. The All-Star guard has struggled mightily in the two road games, scoring just 13 points in the Cavs’ worst playoff loss in franchise history in Game 3, before going scoreless in the second half of Game 4 as Cleveland blew a nine-point halftime lead.

The Houston Rockets fought valiantly, but ultimately came up short against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night, losing 110-104 at the Toyota Center. Despite a scorching 37-point performance from rising star Jalen Green, the Rockets couldn’t overcome the balanced attack of the Cavaliers led by Donovan Mitchell’s 27 points. The game started with both teams trading buckets, as Mitchell and Green engaged in an enthralling duel. The Cavs seized control late in the first half, however, with a 12-2 run to take a 56-49 lead into the break.