Donovan Mitchell’s windmill dunk regret hints at his final superstar evolution — Jimmy Watkins
- Sports
- Updated: Nov. 07, 2025, 4:21 p.m.
- Published: Nov. 07, 2025, 5:00 a.m.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell drives against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half of play. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell reached a new peak Wednesday night on his way down from a missed dunk.
With 9:22 remaining in the second quarter of Cleveland’s 132-121 win over the 76ers, Mitchell unleashed a windmill slam that he couldn’t convert and that wouldn’t have counted, anyway. In doing so, he drew “oohs” from the spectators in attendance and ire from within.
Jimmy Watkins is a columnist for Cleveland.com. He provides unique perspectives and intricate reporting on our local teams and their rivals. He joined us in November 2022 as the rivalry beat writer, and his… more
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