Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Donovan Mitchell scores 71 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ comeback win in OT
by Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune
Jan 02, 2023
3 minutes
The Chicago Bulls fell apart under the fury of Donovan Mitchell in Monday’s 145-134 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mitchell scored 71 points, eclipsing a Cavs scoring record held by LeBron James.
With an 18-point halftime lead, the Bulls seemed set to cement a crucial win in Cleveland after dropping a home game to the Cavaliers two days earlier. But Mitchell ignited in the second half on the way to his career-best scoring total, forcing the Bulls on their heels
Mitchell forced overtime at the free-throw line with 4.4 seconds remaining. With one
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