Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points — 23 in the second half — and Darius Garland added 16 as the Cleveland Cavaliers began the season’s unofficial second half by beating the Phoenix Suns 118-92 in a holiday matinee.

Donovan Mitchell erupted for 33 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers cooled off the visiting Phoenix Suns with a 118-92 victory on Monday.

Following Thursday’s blowout loss against the Thunder, Donovan Mitchell shouldered the blame for failing to set the tone.