What happened
Donovan Mitchell missed a 27-foot pullup three-pointer with 11:12 left in the second quarter. The shot came with the Cavaliers trailing 31-25. The miss was logged in the live play-by-play feed from ESPN.
Why it matters
Mitchell is Cleveland's primary scoring engine, and early misfires from deep stretch the floor for the rest of the offense. Pullup threes from beyond the line are among the lowest-percentage looks in the game, and leaning on them early can flatten ball movement. With the Cavaliers already chasing the score, every empty possession adds pressure to a team that has been fighting to control its postseason series.
What to watch
Watch whether Mitchell shifts to attacking the rim or works off-ball to find a rhythm. The next several possessions will show whether Cleveland can close the six-point gap before halftime.