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.

Jarrett Allen scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Los Angeles Clippers 127-122 on Sunday afternoon.

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