GAME 7 DUEL 👀 Paolo Banchero (38 PTS) vs Donovan Mitchell (39 PTS) | May 5, 2024
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic, 106-94 to win the series 4-3. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 39 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists in the victory. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 38 points and a Playoffs career-high 16 rebounds. The Cavaliers will face the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Tuesday, May 7, 7:00 PM ET, TNT/TruTV.
Donovan Mitchell totals 89 points in Games 6 & 7 this series, giving him the second-most total points in a Game 6 and 7 stretch in NBA history, previously:
* Allen Iverson: 90 total points, 2001 Eastern Conference Finals vs Milwaukee
* Donovan Mitchell: 89 points, 2024 Eastern Conference Round 1 vs Orlando
* Dominique Wilkins: 82 total points, 1988 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs Boston
With 39 points in today’s game, Donovan Mitchell totals the third-most points by a Cleveland Cavalier in a Game 7 in their franchise history.
* LeBron James – 45 PTS, CLE v IND on April 29, 2018 in RD 1
* LeBron James – 45 PTS, CLE v BOS on May 18, 2008 in the Semifinals
* Donovan Mitchell – 39 Points, CLE v ORL on May 5, 2024 in RD 1
* LeBron James – 35 PTS, CLE v BOS on May 27, 2018 in the Conference Finals
Paolo Banchero (21y, 175d old) scored 38 points in today’s Game 7. He sets a new mark for most points scored by a player 21 or younger in a winner-take-all Playoffs game, previously the three highest scoring games for a player who fit the criteria were:
* Luguentz Dort (21y, 136d old) – 30 PTS, OKC v HOU in RD 1 on Sep. 2, 2020
* LeBron James (21y, 142d old) – 27 PTS, CLE at DET in the Semifinals on May 21, 2006
* Kobe Bryant (21y, 286d old) – 25 PTS, LAL v POR in the Conference Finals on June 4, 2000
Paolo Banchero is the ONLY player in Orlando’s franchise history to score 35+ PTS and tally 15+ REB in a Game 7 in their franchise history. Today’s game marks the fourth such Game 7 in Orlando’s franchise history.
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26 Comments
one shot 18 ft’s and the other 17
Lame
Get this man Banchero some help
Loving all these young superstars shining
CAVS stunk so bad. I turned off the game. No effort at all. I am surprised they came back and won.
Big choke from Magic
Why didn’t the bucks get Mitchell instead
What a game!
In this series, home court advantage actually seemed to have mattered
I’m so proud of the magic this season can’t wait to the next one run it back
Looking pretty good, Magic
It's always beautiful when a rebuilding team starts blooming
Stop deleting my comments, youtube
Magic winning the chip in 5yrs or less
Donavan Mitchell is crazy bro❤🔥
We will be back gg cavs
Orlando loves you palo
Why is Lebum on team usa and Banchero is not?
Sick comeback by cavs
Max Strus and Caris LeVert were both instrumental role players in putting this game away!
Kahit sino team manalo dito..hindi kakayanin ang celtics…
Banchero is the face of NBA not anyone else
Its crazy how paolo is one of the best rookie performer but he is not flashy enough to be talked about
This young Magic Team can compete with Celtics for the next 5 years. WCJ,Fultz and Gary need to send out for another young star like Mikal Bridges or Coby White and keep Wagner Bros and Suggs.
This is what basketball is all about
Insane performance by the rookie
What a helluva season Magic and P5. You're the 🐐 next season gonna go crazy