Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Questionable to face Atlanta
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Mitchell (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
Mitchell is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive game due to a left hamstring issue and is likely to be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's tipoff at 6:00 p.m. ET. If the star guard joins Darius Garland (toe) on the sidelines, Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter are candidates for increased playing time, while Lonzo Ball could step into the starting five. Over five regular-season appearances, Mitchell has averaged 28.0 points, 4.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 33.0 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Won't play Friday
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Mitchell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Raptors, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Mitchell will miss a game for the first time this season due to a hamstring issue. Jarrett Allen (hand) has also been ruled out for this game, meaning Cleveland will be down two starters. The team will likely turn to Lonzo Ball and Jaylon Tyson in the backcourt while leaning on Larry Nance and Thomas Bryant in the frontcourt.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Iffy for Friday
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Mitchell (hamstring) is questionable to play in Friday's game against the Raptors.
Mitchell is dealing with a hamstring injury, which could threaten to keep him sidelined. He was able to play Wednesday but struggled, finishing with a season-low 15 points to go along with four rebounds, six assists and one block.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Good to go Wednesday
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Mitchell (hamstring) will play in Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Mitchell was added to the injury report with a tight hamstring, but he's feeling well enough to play after pregame warmups. The superstar guard should be able to handle his normal duties as Cleveland's top playmaker.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Questionable for Wednesday
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Mitchell is questionable for Wednesday's game in Boston due to tightness in his left hamstring.
Mitchell is a late addition to Wednesday's injury report, so he's essentially heading for a game-time decision. If he's not able to give it a go, Evan Mobley would see a sizeable uptick in usage, and there would be more minutes available for guys like Craig Porter and Dean Wade.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Erupts for 35 points in win
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Mitchell amassed 35 points (13-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two assists and one rebound across 29 minutes in Monday's 116-95 win over the Pistons.
Mitchell led all players in scoring en route to his third game with at least 30 points over four regular-season matchups. The star guard was extremely efficient and is now shooting 56.4 percent from the field this season. Through four games, he's averaging 31.3 points, 4.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 33.3 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Drops 35 in win
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Mitchell went off for 35 points (10-15 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 9-12 FT), two rebounds, five assists, three steals and three turnovers in 35 minutes during Friday's 131-124 win over Brooklyn.
That's back-to-back, 30-plus-point performances from Mitchell to open the season, and he'll look to keep his foot on the gas pedal for Sunday's game against the Bucks. Sam Merrill also continued his hot start to the year Friday with 22 points (6-11 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, five assists, one steal, one block and four turnovers across 26 minutes in the seven-point win.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Huge third quarter in loss
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Mitchell generated 31 points (12-25 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five assists, two rebounds, two steals and one block during 36 minutes of Wednesday's 119-111 loss to New York.
Mitchell was unstoppable coming out of halftime, scoring or assisting on each of the Cavaliers' first 20 third-quarter points. In total, Mitchell logged 20 points and two assists in the period. His outburst helped erase what was a 15-point halftime deficit, but a strong fourth quarter from the Knicks put the Cavs away. Mitchell's 31 points were a game high.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Nets 17 points with three steals
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Mitchell posted 17 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists, three triples, three steals and five turnovers in 29 minutes during Tuesday's preseason win over the Pistons.
Mitchell has looked great throughout the preseason, and he should hit the ground running in Cleveland, as he'll be shouldering a heavy load on offense with Darius Garland (toe) out. He's a solid, early-round target for draft day.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Will play and start vs. Detroit
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Mitchell (rest) will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons.
After sitting out Sunday's preseason matchup against the Celtics, Mitchell will be back on the floor and in the first unit. In his last preseason outing, Oct. 10 against the Bulls, the star guard racked up 22 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block in only 25 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Sits out Sunday
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Mitchell (rest) sat out Sunday's 138-107 preseason loss to Boston.
Mitchell received a rest day Sunday. His final chance to suit up during the preseason will come Tuesday against the Pistons.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Not starting Sunday
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Mitchell is not starting Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics.
Although not confirmed, Mitchell will likely get the night off after posting 22 points, six rebounds, four assesits, three steals and a block in 25 minutes during Thursday's preseason game against the Bulls. Assuming he does not play, his next chance to suit up comes Tuesday against the Pistons.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Puts up 22 points in loss
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Mitchell recorded 22 points (8-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block across 25 minutes of Thursday's 119-112 preseason loss to Chicago.
After a quiet preseason opener, Mitchell looked like his usual self Thursday with the Cavaliers giving their starters a bit more run as they ramp up for the regular season. With Darius Garland (toe) sidelined for the beginning of the season, it appears the Cavaliers will let Mitchell run the point with Lonzo Ball coming off the bench with a minutes cap of 20.
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.
