Donovan Mitchell ties NBA playoff scoring record as Cavaliers even series

Donovan Mitchell scored 39 points in the second half of Game 4 on May 11, 2026, tying the all-time NBA playoff record for most points in a half, originally set by Eric 'Sleepy' Floyd of the Golden State Warriors on May 10, 1987. Mitchell's explosive second-half performance led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 112-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons. The win evened their conference semifinals series at 2-2.