Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell has been activated and placed in the starting lineup for Wednesday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Mitchell, who is averaging a team-high 28 points per game this season, returns after missing the Cavaliers' previous seven games due to a left knee bruise.
Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff expressed confidence in Mitchell's impact on the team, stating that his presence boosts the team's morale and makes it easier for other players due to the attention he draws from opposing defenses. Bickerstaff emphasized Mitchell's leadership role, highlighting how teammates look to him in challenging situations.
