CLEVELAND, Ohio — Donovan Mitchell hasn’t forgotten what happened last spring.
He never will.
In his first game against the Indiana Pacers since being eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs earlier than expected, Mitchell unleashed sixth months of anger and resentment.
“They beat us, you want to beat ‘em. Simple as that,” Mitchell said following the 120-109 victory . “I think when you play the dudes that knocked you out, you want to win and take care of business.”
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