Mitchell scored 22 points in the first half, Cavaliers lead Grizzlies

On February 24, the NBA regular season continued, with the Cleveland Cavaliers facing the Memphis Grizzlies. At the end of the first half, the Cavaliers led 62-56 , and Donovan Mitchell 's outstanding performance was undoubtedly the key to the Cavaliers' lead. Mitchell made 8 of 14 shots in the first half, including 3 of 6 three-pointers , scored a game-high 22 points, and contributed 2 offensive rebounds and 4 assists, with a plus-minus value of +1 , almost single-handedly supporting the team's offense .

In this game, Mitchell showed extremely high offensive efficiency on the offensive end. Whether it was a layup or a three-pointer, he seemed to be at ease. In the first half, Mitchell made 3 of 6 shots from beyond the three-point line, showing his strong long-range shooting ability. In terms of breakthroughs, he also used his speed and change of direction to pass the defenders many times and completed difficult layups.

Mitchell not only led the team in scoring, but also played a key role in organizing the offense. He sent out 4 assists and created open shooting opportunities for his teammates many times, making the Cavaliers' offense more fluid. It was his comprehensive performance that helped the Cavaliers establish a leading advantage in the first half.

At critical moments in the first half, Mitchell stepped up several times to break the scoring deadlock. When the Grizzlies tried to catch up, Mitchell used accurate three-pointers and sharp breakthroughs to help the Cavaliers stabilize the situation. Especially at the end of the second quarter, he made two consecutive long shots, instantly widening the score gap and laying a good foundation for the Cavaliers in the second half.

In addition, Mitchell also actively fought for offensive rebounds, grabbing a total of 2 offensive rebounds, which won more secondary offensive opportunities for the Cavaliers. His active performance on both offense and defense not only boosted the team's morale, but also hit the Grizzlies' defensive confidence.

In addition to Mitchell's efficient performance, the Cavaliers also showed good teamwork. Under his leadership, other Cavaliers players gradually found their touch on the offensive end, combining inside and outside to achieve multiple goals. In contrast, although the Grizzlies scored many goals, they were unable to effectively limit Mitchell's performance.

The Cavaliers put a lot of pressure on the Grizzlies' main scorer on the defensive end, successfully counterattacked many times, and expanded their lead through fast breaks. Mitchell also contributed a lot on the defensive end, and his defensive enthusiasm greatly improved the Cavaliers' overall defensive efficiency.

The Grizzlies did not perform badly in the first half, but faced with Mitchell's hot hand, the defense seemed helpless. Both the outside pressure and the inside double-teaming failed to effectively limit Mitchell's scoring. If the Grizzlies want to turn the situation around in the second half, they must adjust their defensive strategy, especially to limit Mitchell.

On the offensive end, the Grizzlies need to further improve their shooting percentage and reduce turnovers in order to compete with the Cavaliers. In particular, they need to strengthen their fight for rebounds to avoid giving the Cavaliers too many second-chance opportunities.