US EditionDonovan Mitchell could play for Cleveland in must-win Game 5 vs. Pacers despite sprained ankle
- Donovan Mitchell, guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, could play in must-win Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers on May 13, 2025, in Cleveland despite a sprained left ankle.
- Mitchell injured his ankle on April 6 when he rolled it stepping on Sacramento Kings player’s foot, causing him to miss games and aggravate the injury during Game 4 on May 11.
- He missed the second half of Game 4, which Cleveland lost 129-109 in Indianapolis, and participated in Tuesday’s shootaround with his status listed as questionable but expected to play.
- Mitchell is averaging 28.9 points in the playoffs, and coach Kenny Atkinson said, 'We know the situation we're in' and hopes Mitchell plays but cannot give a definitive answer.
- Mitchell’s participation is crucial as the Cavaliers trail the series 3-1 and must win Game 5 to avoid elimination and keep their 64-win season alive.
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Donovan Mitchell could play for Cleveland in must-win Game 5 vs. Pacers despite sprained ankle
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell will likely be in the lineup for Cleveland’s must-win Game 5 of its second-round series against the Indiana Pacers despite dealing with a sprained left ankle.
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Beckley Register-HeraldDonovan Mitchell starts for Cleveland in must-win Game 5 vs. Pacers despite sprained ankle
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Cleveland’s must-win Game 5 of its second-round series against the Indiana Pacers despite dealing with a sprained left ankle. The No. 4-seeded Pacers, up in the series 3-1, can close it out Tuesday night in Cleveland, where they’ve already won twice, and advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight year. The All-Star guard came out for his usual pr…
Donovan Mitchell’s desperate gamble in Game 5 against insurmountable odds
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