Donovan Mitchell praises Mikel Brown Jr. after Nets-Cavaliers matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 10:12 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
In a recent matchup, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell faced Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. on October 25, 2026. Mitchell led the Cavaliers to a 125-121 victory, scoring 22 points. Following the game, Mitchell offered encouragement to Brown on Instagram, acknowledging their history and Brown's basketball IQ. Brown, the sixth overall pick, is currently on a 20-minute restriction as he works through recovery from an ankle injury. He has shown promise in early games and is eager to play more minutes to demonstrate his skills.
- •Mitchell scored 22 points, leading Cavaliers to a 125-121 win over Nets.
- •Brown recorded 8 points, 5 assists in the matchup.
- •Brown has a 20-minute restriction as he recovers from an injury.
- •Brown was a sixth overall pick in the NBA draft.
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Donovan Mitchell salutes Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. after first matchup
"After facing off against Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. got a shout-out from his mentor on Instagram on Sunday.
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