Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell sends message to fans before NBA Cup clash with 76ers

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell sent a message to fans ahead of their NBA Cup matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, stating his ambition to reach the tournament finals. Speaking before the team's first cup contest of the season, Mitchell highlighted the goal of getting to Indianapolis. The Cavaliers enter the home clash looking to rebound from a two-game skid against the Oklahoma City Thunder as they face a 76ers team holding an 8-1 record.

Mitchell posted 27 points, six assists, and five three-pointers in Cleveland's recent loss to Oklahoma City, while teammate James Harden contributed 19 points and nine rebounds. Center Jarrett Allen remains listed as questionable for Friday's game after leaving Wednesday's contest with a right knee contusion. The game marks the opening contest of a home back-to-back at Rocket Arena, with Cleveland scheduled to face the New York Knicks the following night.