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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell Questionable for Game 5 After MRI Confirms Ankle Sprain

Mitchell's availability remains uncertain as Cleveland faces elimination in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Pacers.

May 9, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) defends during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • An MRI on Monday confirmed that Donovan Mitchell has a sprained left ankle, leaving his status for Game 5 as a game-time decision.
  • The Cavaliers trail the Indiana Pacers 3-1 in the series, with Game 5 set to take place in Cleveland on Tuesday evening.
  • Mitchell, averaging 34.0 points per game in the series, has been the team's standout performer but missed the second half of Game 4 due to the injury.
  • Cleveland's roster has been stretched thin by injuries throughout the postseason, with key players Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De’Andre Hunter all missing games earlier in the playoffs.
  • The Cavaliers must win three consecutive games to avoid elimination, a feat achieved only 13 times in NBA history, including their 2016 Finals comeback.