Donovan Mitchell’s absence leaves a void as the Cavs prioritize his health with the Eastern Conference playoffs nearly here.

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell’s groin injury raised alarms, but Kenny Atkinson’s update suggests caution over crisis.

There was nothing little about the Cavaliers’ 109-104 victory over Brooklyn on Tuesday. Cleveland tied its franchise record for consecutive wins with 15 — after setting the mark in the first 15 games of the season — and is tied for the fifth-best start in NBA history at 55-10.