Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers participated in Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers despite suffering a sprained ankle, which he first injured on April 6 and aggravated during the series. Mitchell, who scored a game-high 35 points, was listed as questionable but was in the starting lineup, participating in pregame shootaround and warm-up routines. He briefly exited in the second half after experiencing pain during warm-up and did not return, with an MRI scheduled to assess the injury. Mitchell's presence was crucial as the Cavaliers faced elimination with the series tied at 3-1 in favor of the Pacers, who had already won twice in Cleveland. The series has seen intense moments, including a record-tying 41-point halftime lead by Indiana in Game 4 and the ejection of Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin after a flagrant foul. The Cavaliers also returned key players Evan Mobley and Darius Garland from injury, but ultimately lost the game and were eliminated from the playoffs. Despite the loss, Mitchell's effort and resilience amid injury highlight the high stakes and physical toll of the postseason.