After losing to the Boston Celtics by 2 points, the Cleveland Cavaliers got back on track on Monday night.
The Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business against the lowly Indiana Pacers with a 135-119 victory, thanks to a huge game from Donovan Mitchell.
Mitchell had a monstrous 43 points to go along with 9 rebounds and 6 assists on 16-for-27 shooting from the field.
There was another major contributor who helped the Cavaliers offense explode without Darius Garland.
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Jaylon Tyson has a remarkable performance, aiding Mitchell in the scoring department in this one.
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He finished the game with 27 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists on 10-for-13 shooting from the field and 4-for-5 shooting from three in 31 minutes of action.
Tyson is someone who Mitchell said the Cavaliers were going to give opportunities to this season.
Tyson has seen a big increase in his workload this season averaging 26.4 minutes per game. He only averaged 9.6 minutes per game last season.
With more of a role this year, Tyson has shown how impactful he can truly be, averaging 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds this season.
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Tyson was a first-round draft pick after having an impressive showing with the California Bears. He earned First Team All-Pac-12 honors after averaging 19.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
In his rookie season, he didn’t get to play much but he did have a couple of breakout moments, which showcased his untapped potential.
Tyson scored a career-high 31 points to go along with 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 1 block in Cavaliers’ season finale. He also had a game where he posted 16 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals in a game on November 20, 2024.
These two performances displayed Tyson’s well-rounded skill set, which is now on full display.