Donovan Mitchell's Humble Quote After Magic-Cavs Game

Donovan Mitchell spoke to the media after Game 1.

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

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).

Apr 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) stands / David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

As for the Magic, they are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference and this is their first time in the postseason since 2020.

With the loss, they dropped to 18-24 in the 42 games they have played on the road away from Orlando.

Following Monday's Game 2, the teams will head to Orlando for Games 3 and 4.