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The historical perspective of Donovan Mitchell's 71 points and the likelihood of another 81-point game
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Donovan Mitchell scores 71 to lead Cleveland to OT win vs. Chicago - Sports Illustrated Chicago Bulls News, Analysis and More
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Mitchell scores 71 points, Cavs beat Bulls 145-134 in OT
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The Forces That Shaped Donovan Mitchell's 71-Point Night - WSJ
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Bulls' announcer Chuck Swirsky compares Mitchell's 71 to Kobe's 81 - Sports Illustrated Chicago Bulls News, Analysis and More
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Donovan Mitchell reacts to his 71-point performance against the Bulls / News
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Where Donovan Mitchell's 71 Points Ranks vs. Kobe's 81 and NBA's 10 Greatest Games, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Donovan Mitchell scores record 71 points for Cleveland Cavaliers in win over Chicago Bulls
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Mitchell scores 71 points, most in NBA since Bryant's 81 vs. Raptors, as Cavaliers top Bulls
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Donovan Mitchell's 71 points, Kobe Bryant's 81 points and the broadcaster who called both games
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Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell makes NBA history with 71-points vs. Chicago Bulls: Crowquill