The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Indiana Pacers tonight in Game 5 of the Round 2 playoff series. The Pacers will enter the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse with a solid 3-1 lead. This means another Pacers win will close out the series. Thus, the onus is on the Cavaliers to win the game and stay alive in the competition. Cavaliers have been largely underwhelming till in front of the Pacers, but one standout performance can change the entire dynamic. Donovan Mitchell is one name who could take the responsibility to lead the rescue work. Moreover, it seems he is yet to bring out his best this season. Hence, he might be saving his best for the biggest clutch situation. However, he will not have any impact on the game if he does not feature in the first place. So, let's take a look at the Cleveland Cavaliers' injury report to know whether Donovan Mitchell will play tonight or not.
Donovan Mitchell Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell is listed in the injury report released by the Cavaliers ahead of Game 5 against the Pacers. He is marked as "questionable" for the game due to an ankle injury.
As per Shams Charania of ESPN, "Donovan Mitchell had an MRI today and he has been diagnosed with a reaggravation of an ankle injury.. I'm told that he's gonna be a game-time decision for game five".
Hence, at this juncture, nothing concrete can be stated regarding whether Donovan Mitchell will play tonight or not. Nevertheless, fresh reports suggest that he will play tonight.
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Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
Aside from Donovan Mitchell, no player is listed on the Cleveland Cavaliers' injury report. The Indiana Pacers on the other hand, will miss out on the services of Isaiah Jackson, who has been out of action since November 2024 due to a torn Achilles.
With all to look forward to, let's see what transpires in the game 5 showdown between the Cavaliers and Pacers.