The Cleveland Cavaliers' season is hanging in the balance, as they are down 3-1 in their second-round NBA playoff series against the Indiana Pacers with Game 5

In a must-win Game 5, the banged up Cavaliers are heavy favorites to keep the series alive vs. the Pacers. All eyes will be on the hobbled Donovan Mitchell.

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar shooting guard Donovan Mitchell is expected to be a game-time decision for Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers. Mitchell received an MRI that revealed he reaggravated a previous left ankle injury during the 129-109 loss in Game 4. He is averaging 34 points, five rebounds, and four assists through four games.

The Cavaliers are sticking with FanDuel Sports Network for at least one more season, opting back into their media rights deal with the network’s parent company, Main Street Sports Group, for the 2025-26 NBA season, according to Sports Business Journal.

What the Pacers do have on the Cavs is speed. Their ability to get out and run. That paired with their size has been the wearing down factor that’s made Cleveland look preternaturally exhausted all series, like a team that’s been body-swapped with the one we watched ace the regular season with dexterity and aplomb.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to fight for their season on Tuesday night in Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers. Facing potential elimination, Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, and company will need to bring their best game of the series.