Cleveland Cavaliers superstar shooting guard Donovan Mitchell is expected to be a game-time decision for Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers. Mitchell received an MRI that revealed he reaggravated a previous left ankle injury during the 129-109 loss in Game 4. He is averaging 34 points, five rebounds, and four assists through four games.

All-Stars Darius Garland and Evan Mobley both missed game two against the Pacers which saw the Cavs blow a 20-point lead and succumb to a game-winning step back three from Tyrese Haliburton. Garland and Mobley would return for game three where they blew Indiana out in a clear must win game.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are facing elimination in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Conference semifinals despite leading the East with a 64-18 record. However, the Cavaliers’ struggles continue as the status of their all-star guard Donovan Mitchell remains up in the air.