Mitchell led the Cavaliers back from a 21-point hole to beat theChicago Bulls in overtime on Monday night with his franchise-record 71 points. That marked the most scored in a single game in the league since Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant dropped 81 points against the Toronto Raptors in 2006. Mitchell’s performance was the eighth-highest scoring game in league history, and the most scored by anyone this season.
Adidas, Mitchell's signature shoe company is also celebrating by lowering the cost of his shoe to $71 as a promotion.
