Cavs' Mitchell on not getting to line: 'I don't fl...
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- Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points in Cleveland’s 111‑101 loss to Detroit and went to the free‑throw line only twice, down from 16 attempts in the previous series.
- Cleveland Cavaliers posted 16 free‑throw attempts versus 35 for the Pistons, but Mitchell said the disparity “is not why we lost tonight.”
- Kenny Atkinson urged Mitchell to keep driving to the paint, saying aggressiveness will eventually generate free‑throw opportunities.
- James Harden committed seven turnovers, blaming himself for the loss.
- Jaylen Brown was fined $50,000 by the NBA for public criticism of officiating and flopping, a fine Mitchell referenced.
Why it matters: The Pistons' win and the Cavaliers' reduced free‑throw chances shift momentum, while the NBA’s $50k fine on Jaylen Brown underscores stricter enforcement of flopping, potentially deterring similar complaints.
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