On Sunday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Boston Celtics in Ohio.
The Cavs are coming off a 113-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
Donovan Mitchell missed his fourth straight game with an injury.
Cavs Make Donovan Mitchell Announcement
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 29: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers answers questions from the media during Cleveland Cavaliers Media Day at Rocket Arena on September 29, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
UPDATE: Donovan Mitchell is available (h/t Underdog NBA).
For Sunday’s game, the Cavs have announced that Mitchell will be listed as probable.
Spencer Davies of ClutchPoints wrote: “Jarrett Allen (right knee tendonitis) is out for #Cavs vs. Celtics. Donovan Mitchell (right groin strain) and Dean Wade (right ankle sprain) are probable. Jaylon Tyson (neck strain) is questionable.
Max Strus and Tyrese Proctor are also out.”
GettySAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on December 29, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
Mitchell is in the middle of another incredible season with averages of 28.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 48.3% from the field and 36.9% from three-point range in 55 games.
He is in his fourth season playing for the Cavs.
Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com wrote (on Friday): “#Cavs Donovan Mitchell (groin), Dean Wade (ankle) and Max Strus (offseason foot surgery) all participated in today’s practice. Jarrett Allen (knee) did not.”
GettyBOSTON, MA – MARCH 1: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics gets a hug from Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after their game at TD Garden on March 1, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Cavaliers This Season
GettySAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts from the bench during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on December 29, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
The Cavs come into play as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 39-24 record in 63 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and have won seven out of their last ten).
At home, the Cavs have gone 21-11 in 32 games.
Following the Celtics, they will play their next game on Monday night when they remain at home to host the Philadelphia 76ers.
Boston Celtics Right Now
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on March 28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Celtics are the second seed with a 42-21 record in 63 games.
They have won eight out of their last ten games (and are 21-11 on the road).
Following the Cavs, the Celtics will play their next game on Tuesday when they visit the San Antonio Spurs.
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 01: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts to a call during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 01, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Last season, both teams lost in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
UPDATE: Cleveland Cavaliers Make Donovan Mitchell Announcement Before Celtics Game