SUMMARY
- The Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Brooklyn Nets tonight.
- Donovan Mitchell is expected to miss this game due to injury.
Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers will be taking on Mikal Bridges and the Brooklyn Nets tonight. As several NBA fans might be aware, Mitchell joined the Cavs to start last season and instantly turned the team into a playoff contender. At the moment, the Cavaliers hold a record of 41 wins and 22 losses, placing them 2nd in the Eastern Conference.
In comparison to the Cavs, the Nets have been doing quite poorly this season. Brooklyn has a record of 25 wins and 39 losses. That gives them the 11th spot in the East. As both these teams get ready to face off, one might want to know more about the injury reports and expected rosters for this game. Moreover, a prediction on the outcome of this matchup will also be made.
Donovan Mitchell is listed out for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets game tonight
Some fans who have been watching Cavs games recently might be aware that Donovan Mitchell has not been on the court for his team. Although the Cavaliers have managed to win games without him, there is no denying that Mitchell is the best player on their roster and the face of the franchise.
Cleveland Cavaliers injury report
- Donovan Mitchell (out)
- Max Strus (out)
- Evan Mobley (out)
- Ty Jerome (out)
Cleveland Cavaliers expected roster
- Darius Garland
- Issac Okoro
- Dean Wade
- George Niang
- Jarrett Allen
Brooklyn Nets injury report
- Ben Simmons (out)
- Cameron Johnson (out)
- Dariq Whitehead (out)
- Lonnie Walker IV (questionable)
Brooklyn Nets expected roster
- Dennis Schroder
- Cam Thomas
- Mikal Bridges
- Dorian Finney-Smith
- Nic Claxton
As fans can tell, both sides are dealing with injuries and do not look perfectly healthy for this match. Nonetheless, here are the predicitions for this game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets.
Can the Cavs continue to win without Mitchell?
When comparing the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers, it is fair to opine that the Cavs are the better team this season, they have a significantly better record and team chemistry. Moreover, Cleveland is coming off a very impressive win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.