Star Donvan Mitchell on Sunday night. As the Cavaliers were improving to 17-1 overall and 10-0 at home, reserve guard Ty Jerome heard them while shooting a free throw.

And the Cavs are thankful the backup guard has played a pivotal part in their historic start to this season. Jerome and five-time All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell tied for a game-high 26 points Sunday night as the Cavs beat the Toronto Raptors 122-108.

Although Ty Jerome hardly played for the Cavs last season, the red-hot start Cleveland's guard has had this season shouldn't be a surprise.

Ty Jerome has been nothing short of sensational for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. After missing most of last year due to an ankle injury, the Cavs guard has emerged as a critical bench contributor.

As the Cavaliers were pushing their home record to 10-0 and improving the franchise's historic start to an eye-popping 17-1, a solitary voice rose from the seats that

At one point in the second half Sunday night, as the Cavs were headed for their 17th win, a solitary voice from the arena’s middle section howled. M-V-P! Must’ve been five-time All-Star Donovan Mitchell stepping to the free-throw line,