Donovan Mitchell took hard hit after hard hit in Game 2 and eventually poured in 48 points, nearly single-handedly lifting the Cavs to a win.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are down three players. Evan Mobley sustained an ankle injury in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, and De’Andre Hunter hurt his thumb on his shooting hand. They both joined Darius Garland in street clothes in Game 2,

Donovan Mitchell, the six-time All-Star and MVP candidate, nearly carried the depleted Cavs to an improbable win.