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Kyrie Irving Reveals He Knew Donovan Mitchell Was ‘Locked In’ Before 71-Point Game After Playing Call Of Duty With Him

Kyrie Irving said that Donovan Mitchell was locked in for his 71-point performance earlier in the day when the pair played Call of Duty.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jan 3, 2023
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Kyrie Irving had scored the most points in a single game for the Cleveland Cavaliers prior to tonight, a distinction he shared with LeBron James. Irving and James were both tied for the record with 57 points, but Mitchell obliterated that record comfortably.

Donovan scored an incredible 71 points to lead the Cavaliers to an OT win over the Chicago Bulls. The Cavs overturned a deficit to pull this win off as well, with Mitchell leading the way. 

Kyrie Irving saw his franchise record be broken and then revealed to Tim Bontemps that he knew Mitchell was locked in after the pair played Call of Duty together earlier in the day.  

Kyrie Irving says he knew Donovan Mitchell was “locked in” tonight after playing Call of Duty with him earlier, per @TimBontemps pic.twitter.com/0NnZgH6SLr

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 3, 2023

Mitchell has made the collective jaw of all NBA fans drop with what he did tonight. We saw him do something similar in the 2020 playoffs and drop insane numbers repeatedly. Mitchell on a heater is incredibly special and he showed that off tonight. 


Can Donovan Mitchell Enter The MVP Conversation?

In a season where there are more MVP candidates than ever, Donovan Mitchell is bringing his name into the race. He had started the season as one of the best guards in the NBA but had some inconsistencies, especially with the injuries on the Cavs roster. However, the team has a great record and Mitchell is clearly their leader. This game should earn him some credit in that race.

Mitchell most likely won’t win it, but it’ll be interesting to see which 2 guards end up being All-NBA First Team between him, Stephen Curry, Ja Morant, Devin Booker, and Luka Doncic. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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