Knicks completely changed the series and Donovan Mitchell knows exactly when it happened
Donovan Mitchell identified the Cavaliers' Game 1 collapse as the pivotal moment in the Eastern Conference Finals. After blowing a 22-point lead, Cleveland has struggled, losing Games 2 and 3 to fall behind 3-0 in the series. Despite the setbacks, Mitchell believes the team is closer to success than the current series deficit indicates.
- ▪The Cavaliers lost Game 1 after leading by 22 points in the fourth quarter.
- ▪New York has won Games 2 and 3, establishing a commanding 3-0 series lead.
- ▪Mitchell emphasized that losing Game 1 changed the entire dynamic of the series.
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