Mitchell powers Cavs to win after late Heat barrage

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell delivered when the Cleveland Cavaliers needed him most.

After the Miami Heat seized momentum and appeared on the verge of possibly tying the series, Mitchell took over. He scored Cleveland's next eight points on Wednesday night, and the Cavaliers held on for a 121-112 victory and a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

"I love the fact the game happened like this. We had to really find a way as a group, and then we responded," said Mitchell, who led Cleveland with 30 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter.