WASHINGTON — After waking up in the second half and putting the finishing touches on another non-competitive victory, Cavs star guard — and unquestioned team leader — Donovan Mitchell delivered a passionate and pointed message in the visitor’s locker room at Capital One Arena.
It wasn’t intended to diminish the 3-0 record — the first time opening a season with three straight triumphs since 2020-21. It wasn’t a criticism of Saturday’s sleepy start that a superior opponent might’ve been able to exploit. It wasn’t about projecting doubt heading into a measuring-stick week.