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Donovan Mitchell drops 48 points as Cavaliers rally past Wizards
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Donovan Mitchell drops 48 points as Cavaliers rally past Wizards

Originally posted on Ball Exclusives  |  By Titan Frey  |  Last updated Dec 13, 2025 11:07 AM ET

Donovan Mitchell delivered his most explosive performance of the season, pouring in 48 points to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 130-126 comeback win over the Washington Wizards. In the fourth quarter, Mitchell was at his most dominant, scoring 24 points on 8-14 shooting.

The Cavaliers trailed by 17 points with 1:22 remaining in the third quarter and came back thanks to Mitchell’s incredible play. With his 48 points, Mitchell passed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and tied Jayson Tatum on the all-time 45-point games in NBA history list.

This truly was one of the best performances of the season by any player.

This article first appeared on Ball Exclusives and was syndicated with permission.

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