Nearly two years ago, a despondent Donovan Mitchell sat at the podium after the Cavs were eliminated in the first round of the postseason by the New York Knicks. After that Game 5 loss, Mitchell blamed himself for missing shots he normally makes.

The Cavaliers were led by Jarrett Allen, who dropped 25 points and 12 rebounds on 11-12 shooting, and All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell with 24 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 steals in Sunday's win.

Jarrett Allen scored a season-high 29 points, Donovan Mitchell had a career-high 14 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers looked more comfortable back home, holding off the San Antonio Spurs 124-116.