Donovan Mitchell has done the unthinkable, scoring 71 points as the Cavaliers beat the Bulls 145-134 in overtime.
It’s the highest scoring game since Kobe Bryant’s iconic 81 point explosion in 2006.
Here’s how NBA players are reacting to Donovan’s mind-blowing historic night.
71 D Mitch!!!!!
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) January 3, 2023
Spida!!!!!!! What!!!
— kuz (@kylekuzma) January 3, 2023
I'm going to get it out of the way and point out that Donovan Mitchell and Robin Lopez combined for 72 tonight. Hashtag Historic Game.
— Robin Lopez (@rolopez42) January 3, 2023
71 is wild 😳
— JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr) January 3, 2023
🕷️🕷️🕷️
— Mike Conley (@mconley11) January 3, 2023
71 is INSANE
— Cole Anthony (@The_ColeAnthony) January 3, 2023
71 is crazy 🤯
— Jordan Clarkson (@JordanClarksons) January 3, 2023
OMG
— Darius Garland (@dariusgarland22) January 3, 2023
— Darius Garland (@dariusgarland22) January 3, 2023
Call the game..
— Josh Okogie (@CallMe_NonStop) January 3, 2023
70?! Omg @spidadmitchell
— Eric Paschall (@epaschall) January 3, 2023
71 ! sheesh🔥🔥🔥 @spidadmitchell
— Delon Wright (@delonwright) January 3, 2023