Donovan Mitchell

The three-time all-star guard becomes just the seventh player in history to top 70 points in a game.

Last week, Doncic became the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double with at least 60 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists. Mitchell became the eighth player to score at least 50 points this season, joining Booker, Doncic, Garland, Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, Pascal Siakam and Stephen Curry. He proceeded to make the first free throw and intentionally miss the second. This latest eye-popping scoring outburst comes during a season in which offense has reached heights not seen in years. Bickerstaff said, according to the Associated Press. Undaunted, the 26-year-old guard shot 22 for 34 from the field, 7 for 15 on three-pointers and 20 for 25 from the free throw line.

Donovan Mitchell set a Cleveland record with 71 points, most by an NBA player in 17 years, and the Cavaliers rallied from 21 down to beat the Bulls 145-134 ...

"We were treated tonight to one of the greatest performances in the history of the game. "A lot of teams are sending a lot more bodies at him, and that's on us to help him,'' Bickerstaff said. He now ranks ninth in the NBA with a 28.0 scoring average. And some of the best guys who put the ball in the hole. And obviously, tonight, Donovan showed that he's one of the best in our league to be able to put up ... I told everyone else to get out of the way." "We were treated tonight to one of the greatest performances in the history of the game,'' Cleveland coach J.B. "I always believed I could be one of the best players in the league. "Every single play that he made was a play that was necessary. "But that was in a loss, so this feels that much better.'' I'm speechless and blessed to be in the company of that greatness.'' [Los Angeles Lakers](/nba/team/_/name/lal/los-angeles-lakers) legend Kobe Bryant had 81 against [Toronto](/nba/team/_/name/tor/toronto-raptors) on Jan.

'Speechless at this greatness': NBA star smashes records in historic 71-point 'absurd' all-timer.

I know I had 70 and all, but I wouldn’t be here without them and we wouldn’t be in this position without guys making crucial plays. “Honestly, I was shocked. “Man, first and foremost, my teammates – we fought.

Donovan Mitchell rewrote the record books with one of the best scoring performances in recent history. SIGN UP TO WATCH EVERY GAME ON NBA LEAGUE PASS: U.S. ...

LeBron James “We were treated tonight to one of the greatest performances in the history of the NBA.” [All other countries](https://nba.sjv.io/c/2436205/1490605/16284?sharedid=NBASection) and U.K.](https://nba.sjv.io/c/2436205/1490605/16284?sharedid=OutsideNBA) “I’ve never been witness to a performance like that live.” Cavaliers head coach J.B. LeBron James (9 times)

The Cleveland guard finishes with 71 points, becoming just the 7th player in NBA history to score at least 70 in a game.

2, 2023](https://www.nba.com/game/chi-vs-cle-0022200552/box-score#box-score) [March 24, 2017](https://www.nba.com/game/phx-vs-bos-0021601076/box-score) [March 10, 1963](https://www.nba.com/game/sfw-vs-syr-0026200339/box-score#box-score) 3, 1962](https://www.nba.com/game/sfw-vs-lal-0026200030/box-score) [April 24, 1994](https://www.nba.com/game/san-vs-lac-0029301097/box-score#box-score) [Nov. 8, 1961](https://www.nba.com/game/lal-vs-phw-0026100105/box-score) [April 9, 1978](https://www.nba.com/game/den-vs-det-0027700898/box-score) [Nov. 13, 1962](https://www.nba.com/game/chp-vs-phw-0026100194/box-score) [Nov. 16, 1962](https://www.nba.com/game/sfw-vs-nyk-0026203001/box-score) [Jan. 15, 1960](https://www.nba.com/game/lal-vs-nyk-0026000040/box-score#box-score) [Jan. 22, 2006](https://www.nba.com/game/tor-vs-lal-0020500591/box-score) [Dec. Mitchell needed 13 points in the extra period to complete his 71-point outpour. The most recent game of more than 71 points was Bryant’s 81-point masterpiece for the Los Angeles Lakers against Toronto on Jan. Mitchell’s total marked the most points in a game by any player since [Bryant’s 81 in January 2006](https://www.nba.com/news/history-top-moments-kobe-bryant-81-points-2006). In fact, the only other players to score at least 71 in a game are Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, David Thompson, David Robinson and Elgin Baylor. I’ve always believed I can be one of the best players in this league, but I’ve got to keep working.

Donovan Mitchell set a Cleveland record with 71 points, most by an NBA player in 17 years, and the Cavaliers rallied from 21 down to beat the Chicago Bulls.

“But that was in a loss, so this feels that much better.” “I always believed I could be one of the best players in the league. “We were treated tonight to one of the greatest performances in the history of the game,” the Cleveland coach, JB Bickerstaff, said. Mitchell also had a career-high tying 11 assists and eight rebounds in 50 minutes, also setting career highs with 20 free throws made and 25 free throws attempted. “To be there in the record book with guys like Wilt is truly humbling,” said Mitchell, who was acquired from Utah in the offseason. Wilt Chamberlain owns the NBA record with 100 for Philadelphia against New York on 2 March 1962 at Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Donovan Mitchell scored an NBA season high and club-record 71 points as Cleveland Cavaliers beat Chicago Bulls 145-134 in overtime.

MVP!” chants from the stands. [Tweet from @NBA] [Tweet from @NBATV]

Cavs star Donovan Mitchell has toppled records set by LeBron James and Michael Jordan in a night to remember.

“But that was in a loss, so this feels that much better.” “We were treated tonight to one of the greatest performances in the history of the game,” Cleveland coach J.B. Mitchell also had a career-high tying 11 assists and eight rebounds in 50 minutes, also setting career highs with 20 free throws made and 25 free throws attempted. “I always believed I could be one of the best players in the league. “Every single play that he made was a play that was necessary. It’s nuts." “It’s humbling,” he said. Chamberlain did it six times, while Bryant, David Thompson, Elgin Baylor, David Robinson and Devin Booker reached the figure once apiece. “To be there in the record book with guys like Wilt is truly humbling,” said Mitchell, who was acquired from Utah in the off-season. Wilt Chamberlain owns the NBA record with 100 for Philadelphia against New York on March 2, 1962, at Hershey, Pennsylvania. [LeBron James](https://wwos.nine.com.au/basketball/nba/lebron-james) and [Kyrie Irving](https://wwos.nine.com.au/basketball/nba/kyrie-irving). [Donovan Mitchell](https://wwos.nine.com.au/basketball/nba/donovan-mitchell) added his name to one of the NBA’s most rarefied lists Tuesday.

Bulls head coach Billy Donovan claimed Mitchell should have been called for a lane violation that would have negated his historic 71-point game.

The Last Two Minute Report for Bulls vs. "It could be at Washington, it could be the other game and it could be this game. I think a lot of times you can look around and look at what everyone else is doing wrong rather than looking at yourself and what we can do better. It details correct calls, incorrect calls, correct non-calls and incorrect non-calls. And again, we have to control what we can control. If they do, no point is awarded and the opposing team gets possession of the ball. He sank the first free throw to make it a two-point game, then he deliberately missed the second in the hope of the Cavaliers getting an offensive rebound. We gotta go in there and get it done. Obviously, we gotta block out better regardless of the situation. And again, if I'm wrong, then I'll apologize and say I was wrong. "I could be wrong and if I'm wrong, I'll apologize. [Vote now for your favorite NBA All-Star starters!](https://app.link.nba.com/e/DsakeLlbUvb)