The Indiana Pacers host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Monday, March 18 as both teams jostle for a top-five finish. The Cavs are ranked third in the East with a 42-25 record despite their injury issues. Indiana has been blowing hot and cold in its last few games and ranks sixth with a 38-30 streak so far.
The two teams met twice earlier this season, with the Pacers winning both of their matchups. With Donovan Mitchell rested, the Cavaliers will enter the competition without enough ammunition; However, with Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen healthy, they will want to take their chances.
The Pacers lead the head-to-head with 108 wins in 209 regular season games. On that note, here are the injury reports from both sides ahead of Monday’s game.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers Injury Reports
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without a star guard Donovan Mitchell as a nasal fracture sees him sidelined from Monday’s marquee game against the Pacers.
At the time of writing, ESPN also reports that Evan Mobley is out, while adding that he is no longer wearing boots. Host Indiana will be without forward Doug McDermott for the contest.
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report for March 18, 2024
More bad news awaited the Cavaliers after their loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday. The All-Star shooting guard suffered a broken nose during the game and was ruled out for the game against the Pacers.
Will also join him on the sidelines Max Strus (knee) and Dean Wade (knee). Mobley is also expected to be on the bench, while Ty Jerome remains out indefinitely following arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle.
Indiana Pacers Injury Report for March 18, 2024
The Pacers are largely healthy as the regular season enters the business end. They will be without McDermott who is out with a calf problem, while Bennedict Mathurin is out for the remainder of the season. He is expected to undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
When will Donovan Mitchell return?
As of this writing, there is no official word on when Donovan Mitchell would return to action. He will have a three-day break after the loss to the Rockets, and the Cavs will host the Miami Heat on March 20.
It remains to be seen whether the goalkeeper will make his appearance on Wednesday night against Jimmy Butler and Co.
