Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell Addresses Injury Scare After Pacers Game

Late in the fourth quarter, after knocking down a three-pointer from the left corner, Mitchell appeared to twist his right ankle. He moved gingerly afterward, but later reassured reporters he was fine.

“Y’all dramatic as hell," Mitchell said postgame, downplaying concerns about the injury.

Clutch Points Spencer Davies further reported , "Donovan Mitchell says he is just fine despite twisting his ankle and pointed out that he got back on transition defense the next play. No indication of being upset or anything like that. He was quite the opposite, actually, making fun of James Harden's three-ball scream."

It ultimately was just a scare, but Mitchell still made his presence felt, even dropping two Pacers defenders, including Micah Potter, to the floor before finishing at the rim. With strong contributions from James Harden and Thomas Bryant, Mitchell helped the Cavaliers secure a 117–108 win to improve to 49–29 on the season and continue to hold on to the No. 4 spot in the Eastern Conference.

For the year, Mitchell is averaging 27.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.7 assists while shooting 48.1% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range. He has earned his seventh consecutive All-Star selection and has already surpassed the 65-game threshold, making him eligible for end-of-season awards.

The Cavaliers have four games remaining on their regular-season schedule against the Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks (twice), and the Washington Wizards. They still have a chance to climb past the New York Knicks for the No. 3 seed, though the No. 4 spot appears secure as Cleveland looks to build momentum heading into the playoffs.