Sometimes, all it takes is a little inspiration to bring out the best.
This is the situation on Wednesday night cleveland cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell,
Mitchell posted a season-high 46 points on 15-of-21 shooting with eight assists and four rebounds in just 35 minutes of play in Cleveland’s 132–121 win. philadelphia 76ers,
He shot an efficient 54.5% from beyond the arc and a perfect 10 of 10 from the free throw line.
During his post-game news conference, Mitchell confirmed what caused him to vent his anger on the offensive end of the field.
“This kid made me nervous today,” Mitchell told reporters. “I was playing 2K[26]… I told him too, I was like ‘Wait, just wait.’ And he called me loudly; He said a lot of things to me, but I like it. He said he hadn’t seen any highlights from me in a minute, and I told him, ‘Okay, we’ll see.'”
“He called me deceitfully… He said he hasn’t seen any highlights from me in a minute.”@spidadmitchell Dedicates his 46-point night @NBA2K Rival from the beginning of the day 🤣 https://t.co/vFZopDoF5J pic.twitter.com/M5KghXzBMT
– NBA (@NBA) 6 November 2025
Mitchell’s performance Wednesday night marked his 20th 40-point game with the Cavaliers – second-most in franchise history Lebron James’51, according to ESPN Research.
He shot 71.4% from the field, tying for the highest percentage in a 45-point Cavs game in franchise history. kyrie irving46 points against Los Angeles Lakers in March 2017 and a 47-point outing against James Indiana Pacers In 2009.
It’s fair to say, Mitchell delivered a highlight-filled night, adding six triples.
They also took the time to dedicate the season-high game to online gaming users.
“This game was for that kid — or the grown man, whoever it is — so I applaud you,” Mitchell said. “I told him I’d be cheering him on, too.”
Michelle didn’t reveal how much virtual currency she earned from playing with the gamer, but it was definitely enough reward to earn highs in the new season.
