The Cleveland Cavaliers concluded their impressive 64-win season with an unexpected early exit from the playoffs, falling to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Despite dominating the regular season and having a strong start, the Cavs struggled in the playoffs, culminating in a 114-105 loss in Game 5. Donovan Mitchell expressed disbelief at the unexpected outcome and lamented the team's inability to deliver for their home crowd, as they lost all three home games against the Pacers. Mitchellâs comments emphasized the special connection players hold with the arena and the disappointment of failing to advance further.
A few minutes after the final buzzer had sounded throughout the arena and with the dust just beginning to settle on a 64-win season for the Cleveland Cavaliers that did not produce even a conference finals appearance, Donovan Mitchell returned to the sidelines and took a seat on the bench.
I just couldn't believe it,â Mitchell said following the Cavs' season-ending 114-105 loss in Game 5 on Tuesday night. âDidn't want to believe it. Don't want to believe it. Still don't want to believe it.
I love playing in that f---ing arena,â Mitchell said. âThat energy, that crowd. We were 0-3 at home, let the city down. This place is special; this place is really special and we didn't get it done.
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