Stat Shows A Big Concern About Donovan Mitchell This Month

The Cleveland Cavaliers finally broke their four-game losing streak with a decisive 120-91 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Before this much-needed win, tension had been building within the team.

Following their disappointing 123-112 loss to the Phoenix Suns, Donovan Mitchell sat silently at his locker, his distant gaze reflecting the team’s collective frustration as they faced their first serious challenge in months.

Amid this period of uncertainty, a concerning statistic has emerged about Mitchell’s recent shooting struggles.

“Donovan Mitchell was shooting d***near 40% from 3 this season before March. In March he’s 12-72 from 3. 16.6%. Absolutely unreal slump for a player of his caliber,” MoreForYouCleveland posted on X.

Donovan Mitchell was shooting damn near 40% from 3 this season before March.

In March he’s 12-72 from 3. 16.6%.

Absolutely unreal slump for a player of his caliber.

— MoreForYouCleveland (@MoreForYou_CLE) March 23, 2025

As the postseason approaches, this dramatic downturn naturally raises questions.

Should Cleveland Cavaliers fans be hitting the panic button? Not necessarily.

Despite the alarming numbers, Mitchell continues to create quality scoring opportunities—the shots simply aren’t falling.

This was particularly evident during the Phoenix game, where his jumpers weren’t connecting and he struggled to finish at the rim.

Slumps like this sometimes hint at underlying physical issues, reminiscent of last season when Mitchell played through knee problems.

During that stretch, he relied heavily on outside shooting because his explosive first step was compromised.

Against the Suns, he converted just 2-of-7 attempts in the paint, though he still managed to generate good looks.

The game footage shows several quality attempts inside, including two plays where he drew fouls from defenders.

While his finishing touch may be off, the ability to create separation and get to his spots remains intact.

With the playoffs looming, Mitchell’s track record suggests this slump won’t define his postseason performance.

The Cavaliers will need their star guard to regain his shooting touch, but his history of rising to big moments gives Cleveland reason for optimism despite the current struggles.