Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell Discusses Home Loss to Celtics

Cavs star speaks out after falling to Boston at home.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell addressed the media following his team's home loss to the Boston Celtics on March 8, 2026. Mitchell discussed the team's performance and areas for improvement as they look to bounce back from the defeat.

Why it matters

The Cavaliers and Celtics are two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, so this home loss is an important setback for Cleveland as they aim to secure a high playoff seed and make a deep postseason run.

The details

In the video, Mitchell expressed disappointment in the team's execution down the stretch and credited the Celtics for making the necessary plays to secure the victory. He emphasized the need for the Cavaliers to learn from this experience and make the necessary adjustments to be better prepared for their next matchup against Boston.

  • The game took place on March 8, 2026.

The players

Donovan Mitchell

A star guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Boston Celtics

One of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, who defeated the Cavaliers in this game.

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What they’re saying

“We've got to be better. The Celtics made the plays down the stretch and we didn't. That's on us.”

— Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers Guard (cantonrep.com)

What’s next

The Cavaliers and Celtics are scheduled to face off again on March 22, 2026, providing an immediate opportunity for Cleveland to avenge this home loss.

The takeaway

This defeat highlights the need for the Cavaliers to continue improving their execution and mental toughness in close games against elite Eastern Conference opponents like the Celtics as they prepare for the postseason.