Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell reveals how booze helped fuel his legendary 71-point game

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has revealed that he consumed a few drinks on New Year’s Eve before scoring a career-high 71 points against the Chicago Bulls on January 2, 2023. Mitchell shared on the “Cousins” podcast that he believes these drinks may have contributed to his performance. He also noted that he has never drank before a game before or since that occasion.

• Donovan Mitchell scored a career-high 71 points against the Chicago Bulls on January 2, 2023.
• Mitchell admitted to having “a few drinks” on New Year’s Eve before the game.
• He shared on the “Cousins” podcast that he believes the drinks may have helped his performance.
• Mitchell stated he has never drank before a game in his life and has not done so since.
• The article speculates on the role of alcohol in improving performance in certain sports like golf, bowling, darts, and cornhole.