In a devastating turn of events for the Cleveland Cavaliers, star guard Donovan Mitchell suffered an ankle injury during halftime warmups of Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers. With the Cavs already trailing by a staggering 41 points at the break, Mitchell’s injury adds insult to injury as the team faces an uphill battle in the playoffs.

Mitchell, who has been a powerhouse for the Cavs throughout the series, was set to take the court for the second half when he tweaked his ankle, prompting him to head to the locker room for treatment. With the third quarter winding down and Cleveland still down by over 30 points, Mitchell has been officially ruled out for the remainder of the game. In his absence, Ty Jerome stepped in, but the Cavs’ hopes of a comeback appear dim.

This unfortunate setback comes at a critical moment, with the Pacers now poised to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Mitchell, who has delivered back-to-back games scoring over 40 points, has been a beacon of hope for Cleveland, and his potential absence could spell doom for the team’s playoff aspirations.

As the Cavs return to Cleveland for Game 5, fans and analysts alike are left to wonder: can the team regroup without their star player? With the series now hanging by a thread, the urgency is palpable. Will Mitchell’s injury prove to be the breaking point for the Cavs, or can they rally and stave off elimination? The clock is ticking, and the stakes have never been higher.