#1
Cavs Era
Historic Record
71-Point Masterpiece & Putback Miracle
Date & Opponent
Jan 2, 2023 vs CHI
Game Context
Regular Season (OT Win)
Stat Line
71 PTS, 11 AST, 8 REB
Signature Move
Deliberate Missed FT Putback
Down 2 with 4.7 seconds left in regulation, Mitchell intentionally caromed a free throw off the front rim, leaped over three Bulls defenders, scooped the tip-in to force overtime, and finished with 71 points—the highest scoring game by any active NBA player.
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Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Era Breakdown
How Mitchell's game evolved from explosive rookie sensation in Salt Lake City into perennial MVP candidate and All-NBA leader in Cleveland.
Utah Jazz Tenure (2017–2022)
- Seasons Played 5 Seasons
- All-Star Selections 3x NBA All-Star
- Playoff Scoring High 57 PTS (vs Nuggets 2020)
- Regular Season PPG 23.9 PPG
- Signature Milestone 2018 Slam Dunk Champion
- Playoff Highlights Multiple 50-pt games in bubble
Cleveland Cavaliers Era (2022–Present)
- Seasons Active Ongoing Leadership
- All-Star Selections 4x All-Star (7x Total)
- Franchise Record 71 PTS (Cavaliers Record)
- All-NBA Recognition All-NBA Second Team (2023)
- Playoff Highlights 39 PTS in Game 7 comeback vs ORL
- Scoring Milestones Multiple 40+ pt playoff games