Always known as a big-time scoring threat, Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell is taking a step back to push his team toward a title.

The LA Clippers suffered a crushing loss against the Eastern Conference's top team on Sunday night, getting taken down by the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-122 on the

Despite denying any lingering issues from his recent groin injury, Mitchell hasn’t looked like himself over the last five NBA games. Since March 9 against the Bucks, he’s averaging 17.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game while shooting just 29.2% from the field —well below his usual standards.