Donovan Mitchell is stepping up as the face of the Cleveland Cavaliers despite not being the first name associated with leading a team. The Cavs began their playoff journey strong but now face a tough challenge, trailing 2-0 to the Indiana Pacers due to injuries among their star players. With Darius Garland sidelined and Evan Mobley injured, the Cavs lost a heartbreaker after leading by over 20 points in Game 2. Mitchell remains optimistic, praising his team's resilience despite the setbacks.

Head coach Kenny Atkinson echoed this sentiment, urging calm as the team seeks to recover from a tough start. The urgency is palpable as the Cavaliers must regroup quickly to avoid a playoff exit, needing to harness their earlier momentum to salvage the series against the determined Pacers.