Cleveland Cavaliers injury report: MASSIVE update on Donovan Mitchell's status ahead of game vs Indiana Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Indiana Pacers for the third time this season, aiming to extend their dominance despite multiple injury concerns.

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Donovan Mitchell ruled out as Cavaliers manage workload; Jarrett Allen and Dean Wade listed questionable.

Cleveland won last season’s regular-season series, but Indiana eliminated them in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Indiana Pacers (6-30) and Cleveland Cavaliers (20-17) cross paths for the third time in the regular season games on Tuesday, January 6. With the Cavs emerging as winners in the first two.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers last season's head-to-head record

In the last season, the Cavaliers won the series, claiming win in three of the four regular season clashes before the Pacers eventually knocked them out in five games in the Eastern Conference semifinals not long after.

Latest update on Donovan Mitchell

Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell will miss the game against the Pacers as he has been given rest by the  staff to manage his workload.

Latest update on Jarrett Allen

Jarrett Allen has been listed as "questionable" as he has been dealing with illness. If he recovers in time he could participate in the game.

Latest update on Dean Wade

The Cavaliers' have listed Dean Wade as "questionable" for the clash against the Pacers as he has been facing a knee issue.

Other ruled out players

Larry Nance Jr. and Max Strus will miss the game against the Pacers. Larry Nance Jr. has been facing a calf issue and Strus has been dealing with a foot issue.

When and where to watch the Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers game?

The game between Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers will take place on Tuesday, January 6, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. The game will start at 7:00 pm EST.

The game will air locally on FanDuel Sports Network Indiana and FanDuel Sports Network Ohio. Fans can enjoy the live streaming of the game through NBA League Pass and Fubo TV.

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