Donovan Mitchell Exits Game 4, Scheduled for Ankle MRI Ahead of Elimination Game

The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a heavy 129-109 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, with the Pacers establishing a record-tying 41-point halftime lead. Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell injured his left ankle during halftime warmups and missed the entire second half, scoring only 12 points on poor shooting in the first half; he is scheduled for an MRI to assess the injury but plans to play in Game 5 despite the uncertainty. The Pacers dominated the game with strong performances from Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner, and Obi Toppin, while the Cavaliers struggled with turnovers and poor defense. The injury to Mitchell adds to Cleveland's challenges, as they face elimination with a 3-1 series deficit. Coach Kenny Atkinson expressed uncertainty about Mitchell's availability, highlighting the critical nature of the upcoming MRI results. The Pacers, meanwhile, are poised to advance to the Eastern Conference finals with another win in Cleveland.