After trailing the visiting Cavaliers in the opening two quarters, Mitchell scored 23 points in the second half to help the team win 118-94.
In the end, the shooting guard pulled down seven rebounds and eight assists.
Mitchell stated, “Everyone did their job.”
Even after the first game, we had a great deal of confidence. realizing that there were certain things we could change.
“We played really well tonight, but ultimately, it’s just one victory. We’ll keep expanding on it. Attend to matters at home and safeguard your home court.”
In the first game, Mitchell also finished with a game-high 33 points, but Boston prevailed 120-95.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics, who are attempting to win an NBA championship for the first time in history with a total of 25 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.