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Cavaliers Face Elimination in Game 5 as Mitchell Declares He’ll Play Despite Injury

Cleveland trails 3-1 in the series against the Pacers, with questions of mental readiness and Mitchell’s health looming large ahead of tonight’s must-win game.

LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers recieves his championship ring from owner Dan Gilbert before the game against the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Overview

  • The Cavaliers are down 3-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals after a 129-109 blowout loss in Game 4, where the Pacers led by as many as 44 points.
  • Donovan Mitchell, who missed the second half of Game 4 due to an ankle injury, has stated he will play in Game 5 despite uncertainty about his condition.
  • Owner Dan Gilbert has publicly rallied fans and the team, evoking the Cavaliers’ historic 2016 Finals comeback as inspiration for a potential turnaround.
  • Concerns have been raised about the playoff readiness of Cleveland’s core players, with Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and others struggling under postseason pressure.
  • Game 5 tips off tonight at 7 p.m. ET at Rocket Arena, with the Cavaliers needing three consecutive wins to avoid elimination and advance to the conference finals.