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Cavaliers Fall Short After Mitchell's Silent Final Play

12/2/2025

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Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers inbounded the final possession instead of shooting, and the Cavaliers failed to convert in a 117-115 loss to the Boston Celtics.
The Cavaliers trailed by 21 points and mounted a late rally but could not secure the win.
Mitchell chose silence after the defeat, declining to address the media.
The loss leaves Cleveland at 12-9 and seventh in the Eastern Conference.

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Story summary

Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers inbounded the final possession instead of shooting, and the Cavaliers failed to convert in a 117-115 loss to the Boston Celtics.
The Cavaliers trailed by 21 points and mounted a late rally but could not secure the win.
Mitchell chose silence after the defeat, declining to address the media.
The loss leaves Cleveland at 12-9 and seventh in the Eastern Conference.