Donovan Mitchell gets brutally honest about protecting home court in crucial Game 7

The Cleveland Cavaliers were ready to advance into the second round, but the Toronto Raptors are not going away. Cleveland had a chance to win the game, even in overtime. However, RJ Barrett scored a game-winning three-pointer that agonizingly bounced up high in the air, but went into the hoop.

Cleveland's players know they let go of the opportunity of winning the series in Game 6. Donovan Mitchell and his teammates are prepared to play another game and win the do-or-die Game 7, which will be played in the Cavaliers' home court.

Donovan Mitchell is solely focused on winning Game 7 in Cleveland

As the leader and star player of the Cavaliers, Mitchell is seen as the face of the franchise. He is ready to fulfill that role, as he tends to take over games for the Cavaliers as the explosive scorer. That has not happened consistently in this series, but it is clear that he is doing his best to propel his team.

Evan Mobley has done a wonderful job filling in as the go-to guy in recent games, as seen in Game 6 when he scored a team-high 26 points. Unfortunately, his mistake led to Barrett's game-winner, so he will be extra motivated to perform better in Game 7.

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Mitchell has urged everyone within the Cavaliers organization to forget what happened in Game 6. Yes, it was a painful loss, but they only have one thing to focus on now, and that is Game 7 in Cleveland. He wants to be the primary star for the Cavaliers, and he is ready to do it in front of the fans in Cleveland.

"First thing I said was we gotta protect home court. If I sit here and continue to soak about that, we're not preparing for what's coming forward. That shot happened, it's over with, they won. We gotta protect homecourt. Simple as that," Mitchell said in the post-game presser alongside Mobley.

It is a great mindset to have because the Cavaliers are ready to keep succeeding. However, it is a do-or-die game with immense pressure, so he wants everyone to stay alert and focused on the single game that could decide their entire season.

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