Donovan Mitchell’s Eye Injury Sidelines Him, Cavaliers Maintain Momentum

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is sidelined with a bruised left eye sustained during a practice collision with teammate Evan Mobley, impacting his availability for the team’s game against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Despite the injury, the Cavaliers remain a strong contender in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Injury Details and Recovery

Mitchell initially suffered the injury during a practice session, colliding with Evan Mobley. He played through the discomfort in Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 19 points on 4-for-14 shooting, but reported difficulty with his vision afterward. Coach Kenny Atkinson has indicated the injury is not considered serious, but the team is prioritizing Mitchell’s recovery by allowing the swelling to subside.