US EditionCavaliers star Donovan Mitchell misses game against Bulls because of bruised left eye
Donovan Mitchell missed the Cavaliers' game due to a bruised left eye from a practice collision, after playing Tuesday’s win versus Milwaukee with impaired vision.
- Thursday night, Donovan Mitchell was sidelined for the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against the Chicago Bulls, with the team having 13 games left in the regular season.
- A practice collision with Evan Mobley left Mitchell with a left eye contusion, announced after being elbowed in practice earlier this week.
- Playing through the injury on Tuesday in Milwaukee, Mitchell struggled from the field, shooting 4-for-14 and scoring 19 points, though he said he 'could not really see out of his left eye'.
- Listing decisions moved Donovan Mitchell from questionable to out, with coach Kenny Atkinson calling it 'doubtful' he would play; the Cavs started James Harden, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade and Evan Mobley.
- Given Cleveland's 42-27 record, Mitchell's 28.0 points per game and 47.9% shooting heighten playoff stakes as he misses the game.
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Donovan Mitchell downgraded to out after eye injury sustained in practice
The Cavs have just 13games left in the regular season before the playoffs begin, but they'll be without Donovan Mitchell for at least this next one as the All-Star guard is sidelined for Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bulls.Mitchell was a late addition to the injury report, listed as questionable with a left eye contusion. It's an injury he sustained in a recent practice caused by a collision between him and forward Evan Mobley. Mitch…
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Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell was downgraded from questionable to out ahead of Thursday’s matchup at Chicago, tweets Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. The 6’2″ combo guard is dealing with a left eye contusion and said his vision was obstructed after Tuesday’s win in Milwaukee, per Fedor (Twitter link). “Can’t really see out of my left eye,” Mitchell said. “It was tough — tonight. It is what it is. I was still able to get to the free throw line. Wa…
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