Donovan Mitchell Injury Report: Will the Cavaliers' Star Guard Play Tonight Against the Heat?

Donovan Mitchell Injury Report: Will the Cavaliers' Star Guard Play Tonight Against the Heat?
Donovan Mitchell in the frame

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Cleveland Cavaliers will take on Miami Heat tonight in game 4 of the playoff round 1.

Cavaliers are leading 3-0 in the series.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Miami Heat tonight at the Kaseya Center. Cavaliers have already taken a 3-0 lead and are on course to reach the unassailable 4-0 mark. Cavaliers have been exceptional throughout the season, and they have carried forward their regular season form to the offseason. While they will enter as downright favourites tonight in Game 4, the absence of players like Donovan Mitchell can make matters tricky. So, let's check the status of Donovan Mitchell by taking a look at the Cleveland Cavaliers' injury report.

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Donovan Mitchell Injury Report

Donovan Mitchell is not listed in the injury report released by the Cavaliers ahead of the game against the Heat. Thus, he will likely start tonight.

Donovan Mitchell has been averaging 24 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game this season. Hence, he will likely have a say in the game tonight.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report

Cleveland Cavaliers have only one player listed in the injury report. Darius Garland has been marked as "questionable" due to a toe injury.
 
The Miami Heat on the other hand have several players ruled out for their Game 4 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Terry Rozier has been ruled out due to an ankle injury, while Kevin Love is out for personal reasons. Additionally, Isaiah Stevens is ineligible for the NBA playoffs due to his two-way contract. Dru Smith will also miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon. These absences will likely impact the Heat's lineup and strategy for the game.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will enter as the favourites and take the unassailable lead of 4-0. The onus will be the Heat to survive. With all to look forward to let's see who comes out on top tonight.