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Donovan Mitchell is expected to miss Game 5 against the Boston Celtics due to a left calf strain.

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Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell is expected to sit out tonight's crucial Game 5 against the Boston Celtics, as reported by The Athletic's Shams Charania and Joe Vardon.

Donovan Mitchell

Team:Cleveland CavaliersPosition:PG, SGAge:27Height:191 cmWeight:91 kgBirth place:United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

Mitchell's absence comes as he continues to deal with a left calf strain, a setback that already sidelined him for Game 4.

The guard, who has been nursing a left knee injury since the All-Star break, aggravated his condition in the waning moments of Cleveland's Game 3 loss.

Mitchell's impact on the Cavs has been immense, especially in this postseason campaign, where he's been averaging 29.6 points per game.

His absence, compounded by starting center Jarrett Allen also being out, puts Cleveland at a massive disadvantage.

The Celtics currently hold a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

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