Looking back at past MVP winners, a common trend is that the award goes to the best player on the best team that season. Considering this, it's interesting that Donovan Mitchell hasn't received more consideration for the MVP award this season.

Jarrett Allen scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Los Angeles Clippers 127-122 on Sunday afternoon. Evan Mobley had 22 points as Cleveland reached 60 wins for the third time in franchise history,

Always known as a big-time scoring threat, Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell is taking a step back to push his team toward a title.