Mitchell totaled 35 points (8-25 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 15-21 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 114-105 loss to Indiana in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Mitchell aggravated a left ankle injury in Game 4 but shook off a questionable tag to suit up Tuesday. He tweaked the ankle again in the third quarter of Game 5 but returned a few minutes later and led a comeback that fell short. Mitchell finished with a game-high 35 points in Cleveland's final outing of the season, and despite scoring at least 30 points in four of the five second-round contests, the superstar guard was unable to get the Cavaliers past the Pacers. After a highly successful regular season ended with the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, Cleveland's postseason will warrant a lot of discussion, both internally and externally.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Returns Tuesday
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Mitchell (undisclosed) has returned to Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers with 1:06 remaining in the third quarter.
Mitchell limped to the locker room with 4:44 remaining in the third, though he has since returned. The superstar was listed as questionable due to a sprained left ankle before suiting up Tuesday, and he will likely continue to battle through the ankle injury in a win-or-go-home Game 5.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Exits to locker room Tuesday
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Mitchell (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Mitchell was listed as questionable before Tuesday's game due to a sprained left ankle that he aggravated during Sunday's Game 4 loss, and he limped to the locker room with 4:44 remaining in the third. If the superstar is unable to return, De'Andre Hunter and Ty Jerome are candidates for a bump in minutes the rest of the way.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Good to go Tuesday
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Mitchell (ankle) is available for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Mitchell aggravated a sprained left ankle in Sunday's Game 4 loss and didn't return, though he'll come back for Tuesday's win-or-go-home Game 5. The superstar has averaged 34.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.8 steals across 31.8 minutes per game in four second-round appearances.
Mitchell, who is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers due to a sprained left ankle, will be a game-time decision, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Mitchell aggravated the ankle injury in Sunday's Game 4 loss and didn't return. However, he participated in shootaround Tuesday morning and is seemingly trending in the right direction. The superstar's status will likely be decided just before Tuesday's tipoff at 7:00 p.m. ET, as the Cavaliers attempt to stave off elimination in a win-or-go-home Game 5. Mitchell has averaged 34.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.8 steals across 31.8 minutes per game in four second-round appearances. If he's unable to suit up Tuesday, De'Andre Hunter, Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill are candidates for a bump in minutes.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Goes through shootaround
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Mitchell (ankle) was seen on the court going through shootaround ahead of Game 5 against the Pacers on Tuesday, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Mitchell reaggravated a left ankle injury during Game 4, playing only 20 minutes in what turned out to be a blowout loss. The superstar guard is currently listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup, but things appear to be trending in the right direction. Cleveland faces elimination in Game 5, with the Pacers having a commanding 3-1 series lead.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Officially questionable for Game 5
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Mitchell (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pacers.
Mitchell is expected to be a game-time decision for Tuesday's win-or-go-home matchup after aggravating a left ankle sprain during Sunday's Game 4 loss. If the superstar is unable to suit up, De'Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill and Ty Jerome are all candidates to receive an uptick in playing time. Mitchell has averaged 34.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.8 steals across 31.8 minutes per game in four second-round appearances.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Game-time call for Game 5
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Mitchell (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers, Charania reports.
After undergoing an MRI on Monday, Mitchell has been diagnosed with a reaggravation of a left ankle injury. The superstar guard didn't play in the second half of Game 4, and it is uncertain whether he'll be able to suit up for Game 5. If Mitchell cannot play Tuesday, the Cavaliers will likely turn to Ty Jerome to help shoulder the load in the backcourt alongside Darius Garland. Cleveland faces elimination for the first time in these playoffs, with the Pacers holding a commanding 3-1 series lead.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Getting MRI after Game 4 exit
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Head coach Kenny Atkinson said Sunday after the Cavaliers' 129-109 loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals that Mitchell is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his left ankle Monday, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Mitchell finished with 12 points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, one steal and one block over 20 minutes before missing the entire second half of the blowout loss due to the ankle injury. The star guard didn't appear to injure his ankle at any point during the first two quarters, but he felt discomfort while warming up during halftime and was visited on the court by team trainers. He went back to the Cleveland locker room for further evaluation and was labeled as doubtful to return but never checked into the game at any point in the second half. The MRI should shed more light on the severity of Mitchell's injury, but for the time being, Atkinson acknowledged that he had "no idea" regarding the 28-year-old's availability for Tuesday's Game 5 matchup. Ty Jerome opened the third quarter of Sunday's game with Cleveland's starters and could be in line to start Game 5 if Mitchell is forced to miss the contest.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Will undergo MRI on ankle injury
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Mitchell (ankle) will undergo an MRI on Monday to assess the severity of his ankle injury per Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Mitchell is dealing with a left ankle injury, which kept him sidelined for the second half of Game 4. The superstar guard logged 20 minutes Sunday, finishing with 12 points, one rebound, one steal and one block. Injuries continue to take a toll on the top-seeded Cavaliers, as several of the team's best players have missed time during this series, including Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and De'Andre Hunter. With a potential elimination scenario on tap in Game 5 on Tuesday in Cleveland, Mitchell will undoubtedly do everything possible to return for that contest, but his availability or lack therefore isn't likely to be confirmed until shortly before tipoff.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Remains in locker room
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Mitchell did not start the second half Sunday and remained in the locker room for an undisclosed reason, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
It is uncertain whether Mitchell is dealing with an injury, but Ty Jerome has started in his place to begin the second half against the Pacers in Game 4. The Cavaliers faced a 41-point deficit to start the third quarter, as the top-seeded team could not keep up with Tyrese Haliburton's squad in the first half.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Surpasses 40-point mark again
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Mitchell amassed 43 points (14-29 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 10-14 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 126-104 victory over the Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Mitchell surpassed the 40-point mark for the second game in a row, but unlike Tuesday, this time the Cavaliers pulled out the win thanks to a dominant effort on both ends of the court. Mitchell turned it up late in the game and made a couple of key shots down the stretch when the Pacers were threatening to make a comeback. Mitchell is averaging 41.3 points per game in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. He should have a key role for the Cavaliers as they attempt to even the series Sunday on the road.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Game-high 48 points not enough
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Mitchell closed with 48 points (15-30 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 17-21 FT), five rebounds, nine assists, one block and four steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 120-119 loss to Indiana in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Mitchell was a force on the offensive end, scoring a game-high 48 points, albeit in a losing effort. The Cavaliers led for the entire game before going to sleep down the stretch. The fact the team was without three key pieces -- Darius Garland (toe), Evan Mobley (ankle) and De'Andre Hunter (thumb) -- shouldn't be overlooked. However, given that Cleveland led by 20 points at one point, it will be viewed as one that got away.
Mitchell chipped in 33 points (13-30 FG, 1-11 3Pt, 6-9 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 121-112 loss to the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Mitchell led all scorers with 33 points despite struggling mightily from the perimeter, where he shot just 1-for-11 in stark contrast to the 53.8 percent success rate from behind the arc he'd generated in Games 2-4 of the first-round sweep of the Heat. Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, where Cleveland will look to right the ship before heading into enemy territory for the following two games.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Barely breaks sweat in blowout
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Mitchell chipped in 22 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 138-83 win over the Heat in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Mitchell didn't get out of first gear as the Cavaliers easily accounted for the Heat, wrapping up their first-round series. This was little more than a training run for the starters, with no player exceeding 25 minutes. Cleveland will now face the winner of the Pacers and Bucks series, which Indiana currently leads 3-1.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Gets hot late in Game 2 victory
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Mitchell supplied 30 points (10-21 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 121-112 victory over Miami in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Mitchell ratcheted things up during the final quarter, scoring 17 of his team-high 30 points. Miami were able to pull to within two points late in the game, before Mitchell took it upon himself to turn the tide. Now leading 2-0 in the series, Mitchell will be hoping to repeat his last-quarter heroics when the two teams face off in Game 3.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Good to go for Game 1
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Mitchell (ankle) is not on the injury report for Sunday's matchup with the Heat in Game 1 of a first-round playoff series.
Mitchell was held out of the Cavaliers' last four games of the regular season due to a left ankle sprain, but his absences were largely precautionary as Cleveland cruised to the top overall seed in the Eastern Conference. The veteran guard shouldn't face any restrictions in his return to action for the start of the postseason.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Full-go in practice
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Coach Kenny Atkinson said Thursday that Mitchell (ankle) practiced without any restrictions, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Mitchell missed the Cavaliers' final four regular-season games due to a left ankle sprain. However, the star guard's full participation in practice is a good sign that he will be able to suit up for Game 1 of the playoffs Sunday.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Expected to be ready for postseason
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The Cavaliers anticipate Mitchell (ankle) will be ready for the first-round playoff series against their opponent Sunday, which is yet to be determined, Joe Reedy of the Associated Press reports.
Mitchell missed the last four games of the Cavaliers' regular season to nurse a sprained left ankle. The superstar guard's numbers dipped across the board during the 2024-25 campaign, but it resulted in a better all-around performance from the squad, resulting in a 64-win finish and the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Sitting out regular-season finale
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Mitchell (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Mitchell will miss a fourth straight game due to an ankle sprain he sustained in the 120-113 win over the Kings on Sunday, April 6. The Cavaliers are being extremely cautious with the health of their star guard, so Mitchell will have extra days to recover. The goal is to have the superstar guard ready for the start of the playoffs April 19. Mitchell ends the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 24.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game across 71 starts.
