Lima wrestles with why Cleveland fans seem relieved rather than energized after Mitchell's transcendent 39-point second half, landing on the idea that the LeBron era set an impossible standard this team will always be measured against. The real rival for this Cavs team isn't Detroit — it's their own history, and no amount of brilliance from Mitchell fully escapes that shadow. Lima also wonders if tonight's road game in Detroit could finally produce the kind of flashpoint moment that turns this into a genuine rivalry.
Donovan's Second Half Was Special...Why Aren't We More Excited for Game 5?
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates during the game against the Detroit Pistons during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 11, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
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The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
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