The Clippers were without superstar forward Kawhi Leonard, but still they made the game competitive. But in the end, the Cavaliers prevailed, and it was largely on the back of a heroic performance from Mitchell. The most impressive part of the guard’s play was that he didn’t go on his typical scoring barrage.

Cavs 127, Clippers 122. Cavs hold off LA, as Jarrett Allen has 25 points and 12 rebounds, Donovan Mitchell 24 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and Evan Mobley 22 points, 7

The Cavs got a big scoring game Friday from Donovan Mitchell but it was not enough for the Cavaliers to avoid losing an NBA road game to the Pistons.