NBA players are masters at finding motivation wherever they can. Donovan Mitchell reminded us of this fact on Wednesday when he credited a kid who was heckling him during an online game of NBA 2K26 for inspiring his brilliant 46-point, eight-assist outing in the Cleveland Cavaliers ' 132-121 win over the Philadelphia 76ers .

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are once again one of the most formidable teams in the Eastern Conference just a few weeks into the NBA season, and while Donovan Mitchell is still clearly a top player in the league the veteran guard had a little extra motivation during Wednesday night’s win.

Donovan Mitchell should play video games more often before he steps out onto the floor. Mitchell went for a season-high 46 points as he helped the Cleveland Cav

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers with a 132–121 victory on Wednesday at home behind 46 points from Donovan Mitchell on 71 percent shooting from the field.

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This game was for that kid or grown man, whoever that was," Mitchell said following the Cavs' win Wednesday night. "I appreciate you. I told him I’d give him a shoutout, too. That’s what tonight was."

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