Donovan Mitchell attributes 71-point performance to alcohol consumption before game

Donovan Mitchell recently credited alcohol consumption for his 71-point performance during a January 2, 2023, game against the Chicago Bulls. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard stated that he had consumed drinks on New Year's Eve, the night before the matchup in Cleveland. Mitchell recorded 16 points in the first half but surged in the second half and overtime to secure a 145-134 victory. During a discussion on the Cousins podcast, he noted that he had never consumed alcohol before a game previously and has not done so since. Despite the record-setting production, Mitchell emphasized that he focused on simply keeping the game close during the second half before his shooting rhythm increased. He credited free throws and increased aggression for his ability to accumulate points in the final frames.

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