The Cleveland Cavaliers officially clinched a playoff spot in March—their earliest qualification in franchise history—but Donovan Mitchell made it clear that this is just another step toward the ultimate goal.
Following the Cavs’ clutch win over the Miami Heat, Mitchell acknowledged the achievement but downplayed its significance, saying, “It’s great to be in the playoffs, but when we started this… playoffs wasn’t the goal. It’s just another step on our journey.” His statement sent a strong message to the locker room: the job isn’t finished.
The Cavaliers’ dominant 12-game win streak has finally done the impossible—it’s forced the national media to pay attention. For weeks, Cleveland’s success flew under the radar, but now, ESPN and other major outlets have ramped up coverage, answering the team’s unspoken demand for recognition. And honestly, the timing couldn’t be better.
With the spotlight finally on them, the Cavs are proving they’re more than just playoff contenders—they’re in it for a championship. Donovan Mitchell even gave a shoutout to trade deadline pickup De’Andre Hunter, calling his impact “huge” and making a strong case for him as Sixth Man of the Year. With the team locked in and the world finally watching, Cleveland’s message is clear: they’re not here to just make the playoffs—they’re here to win it all.
(This is a building story…)
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