Donovan Mitchell stats today: Cavaliers point guard threatens Cleveland's playoff points record in loss to Pacers

With Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and DeAndre Hunter out for Game 2, Cavaliers point guard Donovan Mitchell was going to have to play hero against the Pacers. 

Mitchell threatened his career high in playoff points, as he finished the game with 48 points to lead all players. He also almost matched LeBron James' Cavaliers playoff record of 51 points, which James totaled in the 2018 Finals.

However, it wasn't enough to pull off the victory. Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton scored four points in the final 12 seconds to steal the game away and leave Cleveland with a 120-119 victory and 2-0 series lead. Still, Mitchell did all he could to lead Cleveland, even though they came up short.

Here's a look at Mitchell's performance in the Game 2 loss.

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Donovan Mitchell stats vs. Pacers Game 2

• Points: 48
• Rebounds: 5
• Assists: 9
• Steals: 4
• FGM-FGA: 15-30
• 3PM-3PA: 1-7
• FTM-FTA: 17-21

Donovan Mitchell highlights

Mitchell's night was highlighted by a massive dunk late in the second quarter when the point guard dunked over Pacers forward Pascal Siakam.

However, Mitchell's night was more than just the dunk, as he produced for the Cavaliers all over the court to lead the team without Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.

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Donovan Mitchell playoff points career high

Mitchell's career high in points during a playoff game is 50, which he did against the Magic last year. however, Mitchell's 48 points on Tuesday night is now his second-most in the playoffs and the second time he surpassed 40 in a postseason game.

Cavaliers-Pacers series schedule