Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen joined by Caris LeVert on Cavs’ Game 5 injury report vs. Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers have their backs against the wall in their conference semifinal series against the Boston Celtics. Facing elimination in Game 5, the Cavs have to pull out a huge win at the TD Garden without knowing for sure if Donovan Mitchell or Jarrett Allen will play. Caris LeVert is joining them on the injury report, too.

Mitchell (left calf strain) and Allen (right rib contusion) were both sidelined for Game 4 as the Celtics pulled away and won by a final score of 109-102. Boston led by as much as 15 in the fourth quarter before easing off the gas, taking a 3-1 series lead back home with them. The Cavs’ injury troubles have only gotten worse since then.

LeVert, one of Cleveland’s key bench payers, is now listed as questionable on the NBA injury report with a left knee bone bruise. Mitchell and Allen are also listed as questionable, just as they were last game.

Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Caris LeVert listed on Cavs’ Game 5 injury report

LeVert has appeared in all 11 of the Cavs’ playoff games so far, playing 25.3 minutes per game and stepping into the starting lineup last game due to Mitchell’s injury. The 6-foot-6 wing is averaging 10.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while shooting 43.1 percent from the field.

The Cavs have managed to give the Celtics a better fight than most expected. Although they have been blown out twice, they did at least have a lead during the third quarter of Game 4 and managed to keep it close heading into the fourth quarter. But the Celtics’ incredible talent has allowed them to pull away in each game, save for Cleveland’s blowout win in Game 2.

The status of Cavs guard Craig Porter Jr. (left ankle sprain) has been upgraded from out but he is still listed as doubtful. Ty Jerome remains out due to right ankle surgery. The lone injury the Celtics are dealing with is to starting center Kristaps Porzingis, who is out because of a right soleus strain.

Although Darius Garland and Evan Mobley are a go for the Cavs, not knowing the statuses of two of their key starters and their sixth man will make it even tougher to steal a win in Boston.