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Cavs Star Mitchell Out vs. Pistons Amid Injury Woes
27 Feb
Summary
- Donovan Mitchell sidelined with a groin issue for Friday's game.
- James Harden is questionable with a fractured right thumb.
- Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers are on recent winning streaks.
Donovan Mitchell has been ruled out of the Cleveland Cavaliers' significant Friday game against the Detroit Pistons due to a groin injury. This absence impacts the Cavaliers as they face the top-seeded Pistons. James Harden is listed as questionable for the game with a fractured right thumb, with Dennis Schröder and Dean Wade also questionable due to ankle sprains.
The Cavaliers, holding the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, have been in strong form, winning 15 of their last 20 games and avoiding consecutive losses since late December. Mitchell has been a key player, averaging 28.5 points per game this season.
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons, who lead the NBA, also boast a strong recent record, winning 15 of their past 20 games. The Pistons have a clean injury report, with Isaiah Stewart serving the final game of his suspension. Evan Mobley is expected to return for the Cavaliers after missing a recent game for load management.
