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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.
Cavs Guard Sam MerrillHowever, will not play due to a neck strain.
The no. 4-seeded pacers, up in the series 3-1, can close it out in Cleveland, where they’veier won twice, and Advance to the Eastern Conferred Finals for the second.
Mitchell, who Had Been Listed as QuestionableCame out for his usual pregame shooting routine less than an hour be upon Tipoff. Coach Kenny Atkinson Said During His Pregame Availability That The All-Star Guard had particular in tuesday morning’s shootaround.
“We know the situation weed in.
Mitchell provided an early clue about his status three hours when he came to x with the cavaliers’ hashtag theme of #letemknow.
– Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmichell) May 13, 2025
He did not play the second half of the cavaliers’ Loss at Indiana on Sunday after he appeared to explore with the ankle what warming halftime.
Mitchell first suffered the injury on April 6 during the second half against the Sacramento kings. He stepped on the foot of Sacramento’s Keon ellis Near Midcourt Before Losing His Balance and Rolling His Left Ankle.
Mitchell missed the last five games of the regular season due to the injury. He is average 28.9 points during the playoffs, including five games with at last 30 points.
Merrill, who available 7.2 points of the bench this season, scored 14 points against the pacers in game 2.
The Associated Press Contributed to this Report.
