In the 2025 NBA playoffs, Donovan Mitchell scored an impressive 43 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first win against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Pacers, however, still lead the series 2-1. In another Eastern matchup, the New York Knicks, after winning the first two games against the Boston Celtics, suffered a significant loss in Game 3, with the Celtics making 20 three-pointers out of 40 attempts. In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder evened their series with the Denver Nuggets at 2-2, thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 25 points in a close 92-87 victory. The Minnesota Timberwolves also took a 2-1 lead over the Golden State Warriors in their series, with Julius Randle achieving a triple-double of 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists, and Anthony Edwards scoring 36 points. Stephen Curry remains sidelined for the Warriors due to a hamstring injury.
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@mldiffley
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May 9 Donovan Mitchell in the postseason
• Top 5 all-time in Playoff PPG
• 3rd most 50+ point playoff games ever
• Most 45+ point playoff games in the last 5 years
• Only player with back to back 40+ point games this postseason
One of the greatest playoff risers in NBA history
Louisville CBB
@Louisvillecbb
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May 9 Donovan Mitchell in the East Semifinals:
Game 1: 33 points (43% FG)
Game 2: 48 points (50% FG)
Game 3: 43 points (48% FG)
PLAYOFF RISER.
Polymarket Hoops
@StatMamba
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May 9 Donovan Mitchell this series:
41.3 PPG
6.3 RPG
6.0 APG
2.0 SPG
He would become the 5th player to average 40+ PPG in a playoff series — the first since MJ.
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