The Cavaliers are down to their last life in the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Facing elimination, Cleveland could be without star guard Donovan Mitchell for Game 5 against Boston. Mitchell popped up on the injury report ahead of Game 4 with a left calf strain and was ruled out just before tip-off.
The Cavaliers put up a respectable fight even without their leading scorer, losing 109-102 in a game that went down to the final minutes, but they didn't have enough offense to even the series. Now, Cleveland returns to Boston with its season on the line, and Mitchell is still on the injury report with the same ailment.
Will the star guard be available for Game 5? The Sporting News has you covered with the latest updates below.
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Is Donovan Mitchell playing tonight?
Mitchell is listed as questionable with a left calf strain on the Cavaliers' latest injury report ahead of Game 5, but he is not expected to play, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania and Joe Vardon.
Mitchell is one of three regular rotation players listed as questionable. Star center Jarrett Allen is still dealing with a rib contusion that has kept him sidelined since Game 5 of the first round. Scoring wing Caris LeVert is a new addition to the injury report, dealing with a left knee bone bruise.
Without Mitchell, it will be an uphill battle to replace his 29.6 points per game in the playoffs as Cleveland looks to avoid elimination.
LeVert started in Mitchell's place in Game 4, so the Cavaliers could be headed for another lineup adjustment in Game 5.
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What time is Celtics vs. Cavaliers?
- Date: Wednesday, May 15
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston
Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game 5 will begin around 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 15. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
What channel is Celtics vs. Cavaliers on today?
- Date: Wednesday, May 15
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling TV
Game 5 between the Celtics and Cavaliers will be broadcast on TNT.
Fans in the U.S. can watch the NBA Playoffs on Sling TV. Sling is the home for avid sports fans offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
Celtics vs. Cavaliers schedule, scores
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7 | Boston 120, Cleveland 95 | — | — |
| May 9 | Boston 94, Cleveland 118 | — | — |
| May 11 | Boston 106, Cleveland 93 | — | — |
| May 13 | Boston 109, Cleveland 102 | — | — |
| May 15 | Game 5 | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 17 | Game 6* | TBD | ESPN, Sling |
| May 19 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
* If necessary
