"We're going for it": Donovan Mitchell believes in Cavs' Ring with James Harden

Donovan Mitchell stated that the Cleveland Cavaliers are seizing an opportunity to contend for the championship following the addition of James Harden, embracing high expectations after the 119-117 victory over the Denver Nuggets, achieved through a comeback in the final stretch of Monday's game.

The team trailed for almost 43 minutes before reacting and securing their fourth consecutive win. Mitchell acknowledged the urgency of adding Harden, a 36-year-old future Hall of Famer.

"They see what's here. There's a window. This is the window. This is the moment," Mitchell told cleveland.com. "In a sense, the team is going all-in. It's time to act. When you make that move, considering James' age and where he's at in his career, the time is now."

Mitchell expressed enthusiasm for the pressure that comes with the team's moves before the trade deadline, which included sending Darius Garland to Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Harden, as well as the arrivals of Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis. Mitchell is said to have pushed the Cavaliers to act before the market closure, even if it meant breaking part of the team's core to bring in Harden.

"I love the pressure it brings. I love the expectations it creates. I love the questions that arise from this," Mitchell stated. "When you make that move, why do you do it? To win a championship. That's all. The organization is essentially saying: this is the moment. And I love it."

The victory capped off a grueling 12-day trip across five cities, with Cleveland climbing to the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference after winning nine of their last ten games. Mitchell and Harden combined to score 25 of the team's final 26 points, including a Harden three-pointer that tied the game with 32.1 seconds remaining.

Donovan Mitchell, on fire

"Right now, we're just playing off vibes," Mitchell said after the comeback.

Harden ended with six points, four rebounds, and four assists in the final quarter's 10 minutes, while Cleveland posted an offensive rating of 142.0 in the fourth period in their last two games.

"There's definitely a different energy," commented center Jarrett Allen. "Everyone feels a new energy and a deeper conviction that we can go even further than last year."

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