Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers (10-9) experienced a disappointing night against the Portland Trail Blazers (6-12), suffering a 103-95 upset on Thursday.
Shaedon Sharpe took center stage, scoring an impressive 29 points, while rookie Duop Reath contributed a season-high 13 points and Jabari Walker secured 12 rebounds for the Blazers.
This victory marked Portland’s second notable road win of the week, following their triumph against the Indiana Pacers.
Cleveland, fresh from a convincing win over the Atlanta Hawks, faced a letdown, losing their momentum against a resurgent Blazers squad.
Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 23 points, supported by Evan Mobley’s 20 points. However, Darius Garland struggled with eight turnovers, contributing to Cleveland’s overall sloppy performance.
