The Cleveland Cavaliers made history Monday night with a jaw-dropping 23-0 run to open the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons. What started as a four-point halftime deficit quickly turned into a 19-point lead, marking the largest shutout scoring run in Cavs playoff history.
Donovan Mitchell led the charge, shaking off a sluggish first half with a simple floater that sparked the avalanche. He followed with an and-1 floater to tie the game at 56-56, then drilled a three-pointer to put Cleveland ahead. The defensive intensity was just as impressive—Evan Mobley's block led to another Mitchell three, and James Harden soon joined the party with a triple of his own.
Jarrett Allen threw down a dunk, Mitchell added a stepback two-pointer, and Allen finished another alley-oop. By the time the Pistons finally scored on a Paul Reed bucket, the Cavs had poured in 23 unanswered points in just 5 minutes and 46 seconds. Mitchell's 21-point third quarter tied Kyrie Irving's franchise record for most points in a playoff quarter.
This wasn't just a hot streak—it was a complete takeover on both ends of the floor. For Cavs fans, it's the kind of performance that makes you want to grab your favorite wine-and-gold gear and relive every highlight.
