Mitchell has been Cavs' steadying force, in good times and bad. His 26 points in Game 7 lifted them to the "next step" they needed to climb.

Mitchell had the perfect opportunity to quiet his critics in Game 6. Instead, he delivered one of his worst performances of the playoffs.

The former Louisville standout is one step closer to reaching the NBA Finals.

Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 26 points, Jarrett Allen enjoyed his second consecutive dominant series finale and the Cleveland Cavaliers earned a spot in the Eastern…

The Cavs, with huge performances from Mitchell, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill, outworked an overmatched Pistons team.

Mitchell has been Cavs' steadying force, in good times and bad. His 26 points in Game 7 lifted them to the "next step" they needed to climb.