Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell showed off his impressive athleticism during Sunday’s Game 7 – but crashed into multiple fans in the process.
Mitchell and the Cavaliers were handily beating the Toronto Raptors in the fourth quarter of the final game in their first round series.
But late in the game, with Cleveland up 20, Mitchell tried to make an effort in disrupting a quick pass up the court.
The pass from Jamison Battle was launched high and was intended for Scottie Barnes, only for Mitchell to jump up and tip it out of bounds.
But his momentum carried forward and the landing Mitchell had no time to stop himself.
Mitchell’s energy led to him launching himself into the fans sitting courtside as he dove straight into the third row.
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell ended up among the crowd after diving for a pass
Mitchell went flying into the crowd for the ball – landing somewhere in the third row of seats
Mitchell was one of two Cavaliers players with 22 points in the Game 7 win over Toronto
A stuck Mitchell required the assistance of others as his legs were stuck in a chair.
Eventually, NBC color commentator Reggie Miller was able to come over and help him get up.Â
Mitchell wasn’t injured from his heroic effort and he was applauded by fans at Rocket Arena after he got up.
The point guard was one of two Cavaliers players with 22 points in the 114-102 victory over the Raptors in the decisive final game of the series.
Mitchell’s 22 points and three rebounds combined with Jarrett Allen’s 22-point, 19-rebound double-double effort to get the victory.
Barnes led for the Raptors, scoring 24 points, nine rebounds and six assists while teammate RJ Barrett contributed 23 points of his own.
The Cavaliers will now take on the rival Detroit Pistons in the next round of the playoffs.Â
