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Donovan Mitchell's Game 5 Status Uncertain After MRI Confirms Ankle Aggravation

The Cavaliers star is a game-time decision for Tuesday 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

  • Donovan Mitchell underwent an MRI on Monday, which confirmed a re-aggravation of his left ankle injury sustained during Game 4 warm-ups.
  • Mitchell missed the second half of Game 4, where the Cavaliers suffered a 129-109 loss to the Indiana Pacers, falling behind 3–1 in the series.
  • Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson stated Mitchell's availability for Game 5 remains uncertain, with the guard expected to be a game-time decision.
  • Despite Mitchell's optimism about playing Tuesday, the team is exercising caution as his health is pivotal to Cleveland's chances of extending the series.
  • Mitchell has been a standout in the playoffs, averaging 34 points in the series and delivering consecutive 40-point performances in Games 2 and 3.