Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell could miss another week due to a broken nose and bruised knee after a collision with Tristan Thompson. He underwent a nose realignment procedure and received a platelet-rich plasma injection for his knee, impacting his performance.
Mitchell has been out of at least seven games since the All-Star break, affecting the Cavaliers' lineup with key players like Evan Mobley and Max Strus also dealing with injuries. Despite the setbacks, Cleveland remains competitive in the Eastern Conference and is close to securing a top spot in the standings.