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NBA Stars Hail Donovan Mitchell For Legendary 71-Point Performance: “You’re Insane!”

Players and coaches around the NBA were stunned to see Donovan Mitchell score 71 points in a historic performance.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jan 3, 2023
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Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Donovan Mitchell has broken the internet with his incredible 71-point performance against the Chicago Bulls to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to an incredible OT win. Mitchell also broke the franchise single-game scoring record for the Cavaliers, which was held by championship-winning heroes LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.

Given the magnitude of what Mitchell achieved, becoming only the third player since 2000 to score 71 points in a game, players around the league were quick to give the shooting guard the respect he deserves. Among the stars was LeBron James, whose record he broke, while Kyrie Irving shared what he felt when he was playing Call of Duty with Mitchell today prior to the game. 

🕷️ you're INSANE!!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 3, 2023

71 is crazy 🤯

— Jordan Clarkson (@JordanClarksons) January 3, 2023

71 is wild 😳

— JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr) January 3, 2023

@spidadmitchell !!!

— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) January 3, 2023

71 D Mitch!!!!!

— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) January 3, 2023

71 is crazy!!

— Chris Brickley (@Cbrickley603) January 3, 2023

71 ! sheesh🔥🔥🔥 @spidadmitchell

— Delon Wright (@delonwright) January 3, 2023

Salute Don!
✌🏿

— Ekpe Udoh (@EkpeUdoh) January 3, 2023

🔥🔥🔥 @spidadmitchell straight fire!! 71 points!! 😱😱

— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) January 3, 2023

70?! Omg @spidadmitchell

— Eric Paschall (@epaschall) January 3, 2023

🕷️🕷️🕷️

— Mike Conley (@mconley11) January 3, 2023

@spidadmitchell You Sir Are An ANIMAL 💀😮‍💨

— Myles Turner (@Original_Turner) January 3, 2023

71 @spidadmitchell

— Darius Garland (@dariusgarland22) January 3, 2023

Spida!!!!!!! What!!!

— kuz (@kylekuzma) January 3, 2023

Players have been watching some incredible performances this season and then going out and outdoing each other. Joel Embiid had an incredible 59-point game with incredible defense at the start of the season. Luka Doncic had a 60-point 21-rebound triple-double just a few days ago and now Mitchell has gone nuclear as well.


Are These Legendary Performances Going To Continue Happening?

We haven’t seen this many excellent individual performances from players on a nightly basis in years. It’s also not the same 2 or 3 players that are putting up incredible numbers. The league genuinely seems to be in a place where all games are must-watch because someone might just make history, as Mitchell did tonight.

On the same night as Mitchell, we also saw LeBron James have another 40-point game in year 20. We saw Luka Doncic help the Mavericks overturn a 26-point deficit to win a game, and Kyrie Irving has a near-perfect first half against the San Antonio Spurs. NBA basketball is truly thriving.

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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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