Donovan Mitchell Made NBA History In Cavs-Bulls Game

Donovan Mitchell had a historic performance against the Bulls.

Jan 2, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates after scoring 71 points to set the franchise record as the Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

On Monday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the Bulls in Chicago.

The Cavs won by a score of 119-113 to improve to 12-0 on the season.

Via NBA on ESPN: "THE CAVS ARE THE EIGHTH TEAM IN NBA HISTORY TO START A SEASON 12-0‼️"

THE CAVS ARE THE EIGHTH TEAM IN NBA HISTORY TO START A SEASON 12-0‼️ pic.twitter.com/uQmnCtRBmt

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) November 12, 2024

All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell finished with 36 points, eight rebounds, two assists and four steals while shooting 12/26 from the field and 7/16 from the three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.

His stat line also made history.

Via StatMamba: "Donovan Mitchell tonight:

36 PTS
8 REB
4 STL
7 3PM

Becomes the first player in NBA history to reach these numbers with 0 TOV in a game."

Donovan Mitchell tonight:

36 PTS
8 REB
4 STL
7 3PM

Becomes the first player in NBA history to reach these numbers with 0 TOV in a game. pic.twitter.com/D6r6F9euX4

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) November 12, 2024

Mitchell is averaging 23.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 46.8% from the field and 41.0% from the three-point range in 12 games.

The former Louisville star is in his third season with the franchise.

Nov 11, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) attempts a shot against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images / Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Following the Bulls, the Cavs will play their next game on Tuesday evening when they visit the 76ers in Philadelphia.

They are coming off a season where they lost to the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs.

Donovan Mitchell's HUGE night keeps Cleveland undefeated 😤

36 PTS
7 3PM

The @cavs are the 8th team ever to start 12-0! pic.twitter.com/E0fdzbO1wJ

— NBA (@NBA) November 12, 2024

Mitchell was the 13th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.

In addition to the Cavs, he has also spent time with the Utah Jazz (five seasons).

His career averages are 24.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 45.0% from the field and 36.7% from the three-point range.