The Cleveland Cavaliers had their sights set on a second-round berth, but the Toronto Raptors simply refuse to back down. After a hard-fought Game 6 that stretched into overtime, it was RJ Barrett who delivered the dagger—a game-winning three-pointer that seemed to hang in the air forever before finally dropping through the net.

For the Cavaliers, it was a painful missed opportunity. But there's no time to dwell. With Game 7 now looming, the focus has shifted entirely to what lies ahead: a do-or-die showdown back on their home floor.

Donovan Mitchell, the face of the franchise and the engine that drives Cleveland's offense, isn't letting the loss linger. As the team's explosive leader, he knows what's expected of him—and he's ready to deliver when it matters most. While his scoring hasn't been as consistent in this series as fans have come to expect, Mitchell's determination to step up in the biggest moments has never wavered.

Evan Mobley has been a bright spot, stepping into the go-to role in recent games. In Game 6, he poured in a team-high 26 points. But even he knows the sting of that final play—his defensive lapse opened the door for Barrett's heroics. Expect Mobley to come into Game 7 with extra fire, eager to make amends.

Mitchell has a simple message for the entire organization: forget Game 6. It's over. The only thing that matters now is protecting home court.

"First thing I said was we gotta protect home court," Mitchell said in the post-game press conference alongside Mobley. "If I sit here and continue to soak about that, we're not preparing for what's coming forward. That shot happened, it's over with, they won. We gotta protect home court. Simple as that."

It's the kind of mindset that championship teams are built on. And with the energy of the Cleveland crowd behind them, the Cavaliers have every reason to believe they can close out the series on their own terms.