But heading into Game 2, Cleveland also seems to be dealing with a potential injury to star guard Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell seemed to be banged up toward the end of Game 2, and he revealed a big update on his overall status. "I'm banged up, but we all are," Mitchell told reporters. "It is what it is.

Donovan Mitchell took hard hit after hard hit in Game 2 and eventually poured in 48 points, nearly single-handedly lifting the Cavs to a win.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are down three players. Evan Mobley sustained an ankle injury in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, and De’Andre Hunter hurt his thumb on his shooting hand. They both joined Darius Garland in street clothes in Game 2,