Kofi Inkoom
The Cleveland Cavaliers have issued an injury update in anticipation of their game against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.
Darius Garland sidelined due to a hamstring strain, Jarrett Allen out with an ankle bone bruise, Ty Jerome absent due to an ankle sprain, and Donovan Mitchell listed as questionable due to hamstring soreness.
Jarrett Allen’s absence will now encompass three games as the season kicks off due to a left ankle bone bruise.
His potential return is set for the upcoming Tuesday’s game against the Knicks, although there isn’t a specific timeline for his comeback.
With Jerome and Darius Garland both unavailable, Cleveland faces a shortage of point guards for Saturday’s matchup.
Caris LeVert and Sam Merrill are potential candidates to log increased playing time in their absence.
Ty Jerome’s next opportunity to play will come in the Tuesday matchup against the Knicks.
Donovan Mitchell’s injury doesn’t seem severe, but there’s a chance he might be rested for the second game of Cleveland’s back-to-back on Saturday.
Despite the loss to the OKC Thunder on their home court last night, Donovan Mitchell delivered an impressive performance with 43 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks, shooting at a remarkable 55% from the field.
If Mitchell is unable to play, Caris LeVert is the likely replacement in the starting lineup.