Mitchell Ties Playoff Scoring Record with 39 Points
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- Donovan Mitchell tied the NBA playoff record for most points in a half with 39 points in the second half of Game 4, matching Eric Floyd’s 1987 feat.
- Donovan Mitchell missed a free throw with 27.6 seconds left, preventing him from breaking the record.
- Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 112‑103, leveling the Eastern Conference semifinals at 2‑2 and moving the series to Detroit for Game 5.
- James Harden posted 24 points and 11 assists.
- Evan Mobley contributed 17 points, eight rebounds, five assists, five blocks, and three steals.
Why it matters: Cleveland’s win gives the Cavs a 2‑2 series tie and shifts the series to Detroit for Game 5, forcing the Pistons into a must‑win situation and boosting the Cavs’ playoff momentum.
