Cleveland Cavaliers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers. He is expected to be a game-time decision after an MRI showed that Mitchell aggravated a previous left ankle injury, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The Cavaliers have had terrible luck with injuries this postseason, and losing Mitchell for Tuesday's elimination game would be the biggest blow of them all. Before settling for 12 points in limited minutes against Indiana on Sunday, Mitchell had averaged 41.3 points per game in the series. If Mitchell can't play through his ankle injury on Tuesday, we will see much more of Ty Jerome, while the entire team must collectively compensate for his absence on the offensive end.

According to TNT's Jared Greenberg, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is doubtful to return to Sunday's meeting with the Pacers. Mitchell got off to a slow start, although he managed to accumulate 12 points through the first two quarters of play. However, Mitchell wasn't spotted on the bench heading into the second half, with Greenberg reporting that the 28-year-old was battling an ankle injury. He has been stellar during the series, averaging 41.3 points. But with Indiana up big, Mitchell likely won't be back on Sunday night. Ty Jerome took over in his place, so now DFS managers are left wondering how things will play out for Game 5 on Tuesday evening.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (thumb) will suit up for Friday's showdown against the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Hunter injured his right thumb in the series opener and did not play in Game 2. He was initially listed as questionable for Friday's matchup. The 27-year-old, who scored 11 points and grabbed four rebounds in Game 1, hurt the thumb on his shooting hand, which may still affect him on Friday night. Evan Mobley (ankle) and Darius Garland (toe) are also back for the Cavaliers on Friday, meaning fewer minutes for Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade, and Sam Merrill.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (ankle) will play in Friday's Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers. He missed the second game of the series due to an ankle sprain but has made a quick recovery, with the team upgrading Mobley's status from questionable to available before tip-off. With him back in the lineup, Dean Wade will have to settle for a spot in the second unit. Mobley started the series well, posting 20 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals in Game 1.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (toe) will return to action on Friday against the Indiana Pacers. After missing four games due to a toe sprain, Garland has been upgraded from questionable to available and will start the contest. The first unit will also have Evan Mobley (ankle) back on Friday, giving Cleveland a much-needed boost after opening the series with two consecutive home defeats. Garland's return will move Ty Jerome back to the bench. He has been effective coming off the bench all year and should still be a factor in Friday's game.