Fans react to Donovan Mitchell being drug tested after 71-point career performance 

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell made history last night. He put up 71 points to lead his team to an overtime win against the Chicago Bulls. After his incredible performance, Mitchell tweeted that the league immediately drug tested him. Fans had a lot to say about it on social media.

Mitchell became just the third player in the last 25 years to score 70 or more points in a game. He benefitted from getting points at the charity stripe, but also made some tough shots. The 6-foot-1 guard was two rebounds shy of a 70-point triple-double.

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@_Talkin_NBA

Donovan Mitchell with a stat line for the ages!!

71 points
11 assists
8 rebounds

22/34 FG
20/25 FT
7/15 3PT

UNREAL

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Donovan Mitchell with a stat line for the ages!!

71 points
11 assists
8 rebounds

22/34 FG
20/25 FT
7/15 3PT

UNREAL 🔥 https://t.co/kGcKEogL2k

Cavaliers center Robin Lopez posted a hilarious tweet about his contributions to Mitchell's performance. Lopez let his followers know that he and Mitchell combined to score 72 points. He contributed just one of those points. Mitchell quoted Lopez's tweet and revealed that the league drug tested him this morning.

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Donovan Mitchell

@spidadmitchell

Andddd just like that we are drug tested this morning twitter.com/rolopez42/stat…

Robin Lopez

@rolopez42

I'm going to get it out of the way and point out that Donovan Mitchell and Robin Lopez combined for 72 tonight. Hashtag Historic Game.

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I'm going to get it out of the way and point out that Donovan Mitchell and Robin Lopez combined for 72 tonight. Hashtag Historic Game.

Andddd just like that we are drug tested this morning 😂😂😂 twitter.com/rolopez42/stat…

Fans couldn't help but share their thoughts on why the league randomly tested the All-Star for performance-enhancing drugs.

We scoured Twitter to find the most memorable reactions from fans on Mitchell being drug tested. Here are some of the best fan reactions:

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Vince Lewellen

@Zip_Em_Up

@spidadmitchell They’re just testing to confirm you’re HIM

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@spidadmitchell They’re just testing to confirm you’re HIM 😤🔥

PerkinsFor3

@perkinsfor3

@spidadmitchell What they testing for? Compound V?

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@spidadmitchell What they testing for? Compound V?

Wiley Jawhary

@wileyjawharytv

@spidadmitchell All they gonna find is 🕸️🕷️

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@spidadmitchell All they gonna find is 🕸️🕷️

Kris D. Lofton

@RealKrisDLofton

@spidadmitchell I woulda tested yo ass too bro! you went TOO crazy! Lol

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@spidadmitchell I woulda tested yo ass too bro! 😂😂 you went TOO crazy! Lol

NBA Muse

@NBAMuse24

@spidadmitchell I mean, after this. I'm not surprised

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@spidadmitchell I mean, after this. I'm not surprised 😂

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CleBagman (TCU advocate)

@BagmanCle

@spidadmitchell what they found

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@spidadmitchell what they found https://t.co/har32kB8lk

SorareNBA COURTSIDE

@SorareCOURTSIDE

@spidadmitchell That is the NBA telling you to slow down. How dare you outshine the leagues lord and savior, Luka.

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@spidadmitchell That is the NBA telling you to slow down. How dare you outshine the leagues lord and savior, Luka.

TheClemsonKid

@theclemsonkid

@spidadmitchell Ain’t no drug out there give you a jumper that wet fam.

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@spidadmitchell Ain’t no drug out there give you a jumper that wet fam.

Cartergwd

@cartergwd

@spidadmitchell That's just so crazy how random those are and you just happen to come up today. #conspiracy #lucky

@spidadmitchell That's just so crazy how random those are and you just happen to come up today. #conspiracy #lucky

DaMazin

@DaMazinOfficial

@spidadmitchell What a complement buddy was tweakin out there last night

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@spidadmitchell What a complement 😂 buddy was tweakin out there last night 🔥🔥🔥

🅱️.Ivy 👟 The ASC🪬

@BIvymusic

@spidadmitchell Haters gone hate my boy!

@spidadmitchell Haters gone hate my boy!

Jordan

@JayCompp

@spidadmitchell Whatever drug they looking for that helped him score 71 please lmk so I can make my way to the league

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@spidadmitchell Whatever drug they looking for that helped him score 71 please lmk so I can make my way to the league 😂😂

B1G R3D 🛑🗣 Him not them

@_smittyAllen

@spidadmitchell Wow so players really can’t be in a zone and hoop? They really be drug testing y’all ???

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@spidadmitchell Wow so players really can’t be in a zone and hoop? They really be drug testing y’all 😂???

NMR Burner

@NMRBurner

@spidadmitchell Do they not know that you’re simply him and they should just except this?

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@spidadmitchell Do they not know that you’re simply him and they should just except this?

「Yung_Ghost」

@Yung_Ghost1

@spidadmitchell I wonder if Kobe got drugged tested after his 81

@spidadmitchell I wonder if Kobe got drugged tested after his 81

Regardless of the drug test, it was incredible to watch Mitchell lead his team to victory. With the NBA having so many elite scorers, it wouldn't be surprising if another player breaks out and outshines the Cavs' guard.

Mitchell and the Cavs will try to capitalize on their momentum. They face the Phoenix Suns tomorrow night at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00pm/ET.

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What other records did Donovan Mitchell break last night?

Cleveland Cavaliers v Chicago Bulls

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Donovan Mitchell made history with his record-setting performance. Let's take a look at the other records he set with his 71-point outburst.

First player to record 70 points and 10 assists

Mitchell outshined all of the other great scoring performances this season. Not only did he surpass the 70-point mark, but he also dished out 11 assists. It made his scoring eruption even more impactful.

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Mitchell was close to recording a triple-double. He finished the game with eight rebounds. He would've beaten Luka Doncic's record for most points recorded in a triple-double. The Dallas Mavericks star posted 60 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists in a game agains the New York Knicks on December 27.

Mitchell has outdone LeBron James and Kyrie Irving

When looking at the best performances in Cavaliers history, Mitchell is in a league of his own. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving both had separate 57-point performances while playing in Cleveland. But Mitchell's 71-point performance was miles ahead of what they accomplished.

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Mitchell was truly in the zone against Chicago. His performance will always be remembered.

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