Donovan Mitchell delivered a record-tying second-half scoring outburst, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 112-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday and pulling the series even at 2-2.
The win marks Cleveland's third consecutive triumph after falling into a 0-2 hole, a turnaround fueled entirely by Mitchell's elite shot-making. The Cavaliers now hold momentum heading into a pivotal Game 5 on the road.
Mitchell has scored 30 or more points in each of the last three games, a streak that places him among elite company in NBA playoff history. His second-half explosion Monday tied a league record for points in a half during a playoff game.
If Cleveland advances, it would mark only the sixth time in NBA history a team has rallied from a 0-2 deficit to win a best-of-seven series. Detroit, meanwhile, faces mounting pressure after blowing a comfortable series lead.
Pistons coach Monty Williams acknowledged that his team failed to contain Mitchell in the second half, but expressed confidence that adjustments would be made before Game 5 on Wednesday.