He missed the second half with a left ankle injury, the team announced. Coach Kenny Atkinson said after the game that Mitchell will get an MRI on Monday and he has "no idea" on his status for Tuesday's Game 5. The Cavaliers did open as an eight-point favorite on FanDuel in Game 5 even with Mitchell's status unclear.

But on the way to a 3-1 series deficit to the Pacers, Donovan Mitchell was ruled doubtful to return with an ankle injury. Given the blowout nature of Cleveland's loss, there was never a reason to push it.

Donovan Mitchell's MRI looms large and his uncertain status now casts a shadow over the Cavs' hopes of staying alive in the playoffs.