Cavs could be without two All-Stars for game vs. Magic
An additional Cavalier starter has been added to the injury report.
The Cleveland Cavaliers could be without two of their best players when they take on the Orlando Magic. Both Donovan Mitchell (groin) and Evan Mobley (foot contusion) are questionable for Sunday afternoon’s game.
Mitchell has missed the Cavs' last two games with a groin injury. According to head coach Kenny Atkinson, the injury happened during the March 7 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
“In Charlotte there was a little bit of soreness,” Atkinson said before Tuesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. “I think that’s when it started. Definitely not something huge...not a huge deal. But I think we err on the side of caution, but he always wants to play.”
The Cavs are 6-0 on the season without Mitchell. He’s averaging 24.2 points and 4.8 assists per game on 45.1% shooting.
Mobley is a new addition to the injury report. He is listed as having a right foot contusion. When he picked up this injury is unknown. What we do know is that it didn’t seem to hold him back too much on Friday night when he had a phenomenal game against Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies.
Mobley is averaging 18.6 points and 9.3 rebounds per game on 56.8% shooting from the field. Cleveland is 5-2 this season in games he isn’t able to go.
The Cavs will be cautious with both injuries. They don’t have much to play for through the remainder of the regular season. They have an eight-and-a-half game lead over the Boston Celtics for first in the conference. They don’t seem to be too concerned about having the best record in the league. They do have a slight two-game advantage over the Oklahoma City Thunder for that.
Orlando will be missing Jalen Suggs (knee) and Mo Wagner (ACL) on Sunday. Cole Anthony (toe) is questionable for the game.