Donovan Mitchell led a stellar performance as the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched their 60th win of the season with a narrow 127-122 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Mitchell's contributions included 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists, earning him recognition from coach Kenny Atkinson as his best outing of the year. This marks a significant milestone for the Cavaliers, reaching 60 wins for the first time since the 2009-2010 season and establishing themselves as a frontrunner for the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

With just seven games left, Cleveland holds a 4.5-game lead over the reigning champions, the Boston Celtics. Atkinson, pleasantly surprised by the team's success, highlighted their journey from a 48-win season last year. Alongside Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, and Darius Garland provided crucial scoring support, while Mitchell's defensive prowess was evident with four steals. The loss leaves the Clippers battling for playoff positioning in a crowded Western Conference.