Donovan Mitchell

2023 - 3 - 7

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Donovan Mitchell admits trying to ice Celtics' Grant Williams before ... (USA TODAY)

Tied with 0.8 left, the Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell's trash talk spurred Grant Williams to insist he'd "make both." He missed and Celtics lost in OT.

Just trying to find a way to just get in his head a little bit." who put the mental whammy on Washington's Gilbert Arenas in a 2006 playoff game right before Arenas missed a crucial free throw that helped James' Cavaliers win the game and the series. Then he missed the second, sending the game to overtime.

Cavs, Donovan Mitchell create 'something out of nothing' to help ice ... (cleveland.com)

Some veteran gamesmanship on the part of Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs helped Cleveland force overtime on Monday against the Celtics.

Arenas missed the shot, and the Cavs went on to win the series. It was going to be 0.8 seconds on the clock. Darius Garland (who just subbed in for Isaac Okoro after the miss) and Caris LeVert also each took their time milling around in the paint. Just trying to find a way to just get in his head a little bit.” It was going to be extremely difficult. Mitchell is a student of the game and cited a 2006 playoffs moment that’s influenced him, when LeBron James’ infamously said something to Washington’s Gilbert Arenas right before a free throw in Game 6 of their first-round matchup. The game went to overtime and Cleveland “He did,” Mitchell said with a wry smile after the game, when asked if Williams said anything to him. Williams was so confident he was going to make both free throws, he even told Mitchell that when the Cavs’ All-Star started a conversation with him at the line. But just trying to find a way, he’s a good player. The second rattled in and out. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It was a masterclass in NBA mind games.

Grant Williams' missed free throws in Celtics loss hurts more after ... (SB Nation)

Grant Williams only had to make one free throw for the Celtics to beat the Cavs. Instead he missed both.

The Celtics famously beat the Bucks — without injured wing Khris Middleton — in Game 7 of their second round playoff series last year in Boston. The Bucks and Celtics appear to be on a collision court for the Eastern Conference Finals, and it would really hurt Boston if a potential Game 7 in that series was played on Milwaukee’s home floor. Boston’s struggles in the symbolic second half continued on Monday night when they lost the [Cleveland Cavaliers](https://www.fearthesword.com), 118-114, in overtime. The tip by Marcus Smart fell just short. Williams isn’t just playing a championship, he’s also playing for a new contract this summer. Cleveland head coach JB Bickerstaff iced Williams with a timeout after he missed the first one.

Grant Williams Got Too Cocky, and Donovan Mitchell Had the Last ... (Sportscasting)

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams will be a restricted free agent after this season, but he didn't help his cause Monday night.

[Williams is in the final year of his deal](https://www.sportscasting.com/boston-celtics-forward-grant-williams-is-betting-on-himself-and-winning/) and is set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the season. Just trying to find a way to just get in his head a little bit.” The Celtics have lost three times to Cleveland this season, all in OT. Fouled with less than one second remaining and the game tied Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Williams had his chance to seal the deal. Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, and Robert Williams III were all out, but the Celtics still led by 11 with a little more than four minutes left. Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers capitalized.

Cavs' Donovan Mitchell' talk before Grant Williams' free throws (Cavs Nation)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell made something out of nothing when he trash-talked Boston Celtics forward Robert Williams at the free throw line.

We shouldn’t have to rely on free throws. We shouldn’t have let it get to that point. But just trying to find a way. The Cavs will tip off against the Miami Heat at 7:30 p.m. [Cavs’ Junkyard Dog chain winner](https://cavsnation.com/cavs-news-cavs-reveal-lamar-stevens-role-in-comeback-win-over-celtics) in Lamar Stevens with less than one second remaining put Williams at the line with the game tied at 109-109. “I mean, we just tried to mess with him mentally,” Donovan Mitchell said.

Celtics forward Grant Williams' trash talk epically fails as he misses ... (Fox News)

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams told Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell he would sink two clutch free throws to win the game Monday night but ...

Bickerstaff gave a ton of credit to Stevens after the game. Cleveland sits in fourth place, 6.5 games behind Milwaukee. Evan Mobley scored 15 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in 41 minutes. "He gave us both, but I didn't box out Marcus Smart for the tip and that's what I'm thinking about," Mitchell said after the game. Mitchell played in 47 minutes and scored 40 points on 14-of-34 shooting. Williams was fouled going up for a shot and ensured Cavaliers star

Grant Williams misses game-winning free throws after confidently ... (CBS News)

The Boston Celtics are finding new and embarrassing ways to lose basketball games. Grant Williams may have found the bottom of the barrel Monday night in ...

Instead, the Celtics and Williams dropped a little more. And for the second straight night, the Celtics lost an overtime game that they should have won in regulation. Marcus Smart's tip-in bid came up short, and for the second straight night, the Celtics were heading to overtime. Williams has hit a rough patch over the last few weeks and has been in desperate need of a confidence boost. The Cavaliers made Williams do some extra thinking about his free throw with a handful of subs. BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics are finding new and embarrassing ways to lose basketball games.

The Bounce: Mind games with Donovan Mitchell (The Athletic)

Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news.

[Warriors](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/warriors/)– [Thunder](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/thunder/)(8 p.m.). [Sacramento](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/sac-kings/)beat [New Orleans](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/pelicans/)by 14 to move within a half game of the West’s No. [Miami](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/heat/)beat [Atlanta](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/hawks/)130-128 to take a commanding 2 1/2-game lead at No. [10 draft prospects for the Jazz to watch](https://links.e1.theathletic.com/a/click?_t=1d75fd3a730a463c8648bd84293b832a&_m=Pnd9rQxaRSNug1mBpf4uMuXmvl2rfBlsw&_e=Gn5BympJ6LNOA-2vXNsPV97CBo8lGLL2_QtZFqMqKqGeIyqUMRB4Qw2yD-GT5JYl8A0l1CVXYOgEglj-05pnru3WSVN3eSsOF7CjULDqS5jhpoqBxnPXQEJRsFfRn0J_PJMG0cCjf4Ydr7Tp6M1nYRhiecZ6GJKEuU-ky59FzDO7w79abWcGUb9p5pPaOi3WUNo_ecJ8AUmFjvUQWMZqw6sBF2HiBkvK8i-4SQCxYhFTAZqe_JorrbdrfXcE1fC5IpL9yQe71ZNvo9_fhOFNbrSXfN0sjTBRqfyZIm8fNAp8uzWRWfJRHJo0G1OCEjhF) during the NCAA tournament. [Toronto](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/raptors/)’s [Jakob Poeltl](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/jakob-poeltl-wzkpB8YKmxhyMN2h/) gets called for a foul for contact with Denver’s [Aaron Gordon](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/aaron-gordon-dfSD7VDfYU1PUPtL/). He trails only [Trae Young](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/trae-young-pMqz7IIVkDhPCk6P/)as the youngest player in the last 35 years with a 40-point, 15 assist game. [seems perplexed by what just happened](https://links.e1.theathletic.com/u/click?_t=1d75fd3a730a463c8648bd84293b832a&_m=Pnd9rQxaRSNug1mBpf4uMuXmvl2rfBlsw&_e=Gn5BympJ6LNOA-2vXNsPV7XRdVB18ChRi-uViMrg1CG-xfqHyBYFUdoq6p-eA-58Bc9ne6QnVRchohRF9tu7JB_4ytxtz_ardpANJSB2Tq26zQ7vhBx2Ex0BKJZWeiOlt1o6jg7ZNWEfvGuycU77FpxOgZPPleXxJibtrJR16JhsHSuIxEdASaNyL3-uV4VJ_PV3g8OeLS0PUEZfEeEAlINAavXUQkXPQp557962pEKG9O-r2yHSx21_yPEisaSaay0OmVmsJCOHqNoogarsYuAP7mvNUvgNpsywlZK4HaE_8EO4h-lleM16XgbUp4pv). [Nuggets](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/nuggets/) are up one with 28.3 seconds left in the game. [this vicious poster dunk](https://links.e1.theathletic.com/u/click?_t=1d75fd3a730a463c8648bd84293b832a&_m=Pnd9rQxaRSNug1mBpf4uMuXmvl2rfBlsw&_e=Gn5BympJ6LNOA-2vXNsPV2RrPgMwZRR9iGj2AoLYJCQTs-rA_z5HCZRWk8DZlJkQa4DJ4R9YTL4WfoeSA0wM_TsV6u8ULsQL-Da7CCZB5TZtGJFHZt_-1btz6NGg0qPI6jEin_yYxl5kqAzphBlIaJRhrtuTcmHM27myI0wkEgvcCqEa3UfDHAP3HXlabzxmmt235lSvFOYCQ5kGEj41gwbV2yt6VKT6Vr1cv4wuPm_NIKgjaiphIHRwpJ1T1nRw0HXNdtwkV7J4FwgQdSrvrbPPUe23eHhpPgvF8eZF6bKaOLhPPCsGJTEKF-aHvjGC). [NBA](https://theathletic.com/nba/)’s investigation into the [Ja Morant](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/ja-morant-O9seJiOia3fxGmjz/) situation is ongoing, and now police in Colorado have also begun an investigation. [Sign up here](https://theathletic.com/newsletters/the-bounce/?source=bouncearticle). [Scottie Barnes](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/scottie-barnes-q6oHKUdJcW7PgLaq/) had one of the worst ejections possible.

Donovan Mitchell's Tweet After The Cavs Beat The Celtics Is Going ... (Sports Illustrated)

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics on Monday night.

Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Erupts for 40 in OT win (CBSSports.com)

Mitchell racked up 40 points (14-34 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block across 47 minutes during Monday's 118-114 overtime win ...

• It's the second time in the last three games and eighth time this season the 26-year-old guard has dropped at least 40 points, and over his last 10 games, Mitchell is averaging 31.3 points, 5.2 boards, 4.2 assists, 3.8 threes and 1.5 steals while shooting a cool 50.0 percent from the floor.

Donovan Mitchell Shakes Off Injury To Put Up 40 Points - NBA News ... (RotoBaller)

Read the recent NBA news and rumors about Donovan Mitchell for fantasy basketball. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell produced a game-high 40 points ...

Mitchell might remain on the injury report for Wednesday's clash with the Heat, but it looks like the injury isn't serious enough to keep him sidelined and he should be able to play through it again. Source: [Donovan Mitchell](/nba/player/20001844/Donovan+Mitchell)produced a game-high 40 points as the team managed to beat Boston 118-114 in overtime Monday.

Donovan Mitchell Admits Trash Talking Before Key Missed Free ... (NNN)

Donovan Mitchell, a guard for the Utah Jazz, recently admitted to trash talking Celtics forward Grant Williams before a crucial free throw attempt that ...

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You can't be annoying AND miss both free throws (Deadspin)

Grant Williams' guarantee falls flat, and the only people not laughing are Boston Celtics fans.

And right now, dislike it or loathe it, Williams is a part of that equation. They’ve lost four of five — two to the New York [Knicks](https://deadspin.com/basketball/nba/teams/new-york-knicks/news) (one in double OT), one to the Brooklyn [Nets](https://deadspin.com/basketball/nba/teams/brooklyn-nets/news) (where they got booed off their home floor), and an OT loss to the Cleveland [Cavaliers](https://deadspin.com/basketball/nba/teams/cleveland-cavaliers/news). The issue is they haven’t played as much as a unit due to injuries (a lot of them to Williams) this year, or really since the big man went down before the playoffs a season ago. That leaves new coach Joe Mazzulla in a tough spot because it’s hard to go away from a player who’s been pretty good in Boston and is getting 27 minutes a night on a team that’s 45-21. All he had to do was sink one of the two freebies, and the Cavs would’ve been in the unfavorable position of needing a bucket to go ahead or tie with less than a second to do it. In a tie game with Cleveland, who was the Celtics’ lone win in the past five contests, Grant Williams was fouled with .8 seconds remaining.

Cavs' Donovan Mitchell create something out of nothing to help ice ... (NNN)

Cavs' Donovan Mitchell create something out of nothing to help ice Celtics' Grant Williams at the foul line In a recent NBA game, with the Boston Celtics ...

[NBA](https://nnn.ng/tag/nba/) game, with the Boston Celtics tied at 109-109 against the Cavaliers and 0.8 seconds left to play, Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell engaged in some mental gamesmanship with Celtics’ Grant Williams, who had just drawn a foul from Lamar Stevens. [](https://nnn.ng/hausa/#=saharahausa) [](https://nnn.ng/i/#=best link shortners) [Foreign](https://nnn.ng/foreign/)

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