Mitchell's first 40 + game against the Pellies (17 points
in the 4th), his duel with Lebron to
close out the Cavs game (11 points
in the 4th, including a game - saving driving
layup against James), and forcing OT on the road against the Spurs (14 points
in the 4th, including three 3s and a driving
layup in the last 90
seconds to force extra time) were performances that few players
in the league — let alone rookies — have been able to give.