Donovan Mitchell Shines in Limited Minutes at the All-Star Game

Cleveland Cavaliers star makes the most of his time on the court in competitive All-Star matchups

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Donovan Mitchell made his seventh All-Star appearance, playing limited minutes for Team Stripes across the three All-Star games. Despite the limited role, Mitchell made an impact, scoring efficiently and contributing key plays in close games. While Team Stripes lost the championship game, Mitchell's performance was a bright spot for Cleveland Cavaliers fans.

Why it matters

The NBA All-Star game is a showcase for the league's top talent, and Mitchell's strong showing in limited minutes demonstrates his continued growth as an elite player. As the Cavaliers push for a deep playoff run, Mitchell's All-Star experience will be valuable in the final stretch of the season.

The details

Mitchell had a productive outing in his first game, scoring 6 points and dishing 3 assists in 7 minutes of play for Team Stripes against Team Stars. He hit two 3-pointers but also had a costly turnover late that nearly cost his team the win. In the second game against Team World, Mitchell played just 4 minutes and recorded 1 block. In the championship game against Team Stars, Mitchell played 6 minutes and scored a team-high 6 points on two 3-pointers, but Team Stripes fell 47-21.

  • Mitchell made his seventh NBA All-Star appearance on February 16, 2026.

The players

Donovan Mitchell

A seven-time NBA All-Star and star player for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

LeBron James

A veteran NBA superstar who played alongside Mitchell on Team Stripes.

Kevin Durant

An NBA veteran who also played for Team Stripes in the All-Star game.

Kawhi Leonard

The standout performer for Team Stripes, scoring 31 points in just 12 minutes of play.

Cade Cunningham

A young rising star who played for Team Stars against Mitchell's Team Stripes.

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What’s next

Mitchell will now return to the Cleveland Cavaliers to help the team make a push for the playoffs in the final stretch of the NBA season.

The takeaway

Despite playing a limited role, Donovan Mitchell demonstrated his All-Star caliber talent at the NBA's showcase event. His strong performance will give the Cleveland Cavaliers a boost as they aim to make a deep playoff run.