Donovan Mitchell's Humble Quote After Magic-Cavs Game

Donovan Mitchell spoke to the media after Game 1.

Ben Stinar | Apr 20, 2024

Sep 14, 2022; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell speaks to the media / David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

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On Saturday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic (at home) by a score of 97-83.

The Cavs now have a 1-0 lead in the series and Game 2 will be on Monday (also in Ohio).

Donovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points, two rebounds, three assists and three steals while shooting 11/21 from the field and 3/8 from the three-point range in 36 minutes of playing time.

🏆 SATURDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏆

Donovan Mitchell drops 30 to lead the @cavs to the Game 1 win at home!

Jarrett Allen: 16 PTS, 18 REB (playoff career high)
Evan Mobley: 16 PTS, 11 REB, 3 BLK
Darius Garland: 14 PTS, 8 AST

Game 2: Monday, 7:00pm/et on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/qdOh0vx1kt
— NBA (@NBA) April 20, 2024

After the game, the All-Star guard met with the media and shared a humble quote.

Mitchell: "This is what it's about. This is why I work so hard. This is why we work so hard. This is what it is. This was Game 1 of a playoff series. First game of the playoffs, and I expect it to be like that on Monday. You can feel the noise and you can feel the energy."

"This is what it's about, this is why I work so hard... I'll never lose the kid inside me while being a pro"

Spida on that #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel atmosphere 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/UTvazMAcaf
— NBA (@NBA) April 20, 2024

The Cavs are now an excellent 27-15 in the 42 games they have played on their home floor in Ohio.

They are coming off a season where they were also the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, but lost to the New York Knicks in the first round (in five games).