Things somehow went from bad to worse after the Cavaliers entered halftime facing a record 41-point deficit in Game 4 vs. the Pacers. As Cleveland returned to the court from the halftime break, All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell was noticeably absent as he remained in the locker room.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without their superstar guard Donovan Mitchell for the rest of Game 4 due to an ankle injury. Brett Siegel of Clutch Points shared the news via X. Donovan Mitchell won’t return to tonight’s game with an ankle injury. Yet another ailment for the Cavs. https://t.co/Z6X31PZBrW

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ playoff hopes are dangling by a thread after a disastrous Game 4 showing against the Indiana Pacers, where they not only suffered a 129-109 defeat but also saw their star player,