Donovan Mitchell Ready for Cavaliers vs 76ers Matchup
Donovan Mitchell will suit up for the Cleveland Cavaliers when they face the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. The Cavaliers guard is not listed on the injury report. He also faces no rest restrictions after logging heavy minutes in his previous game.
Cavaliers and 76ers Enter with Different Momentum
Cleveland enters this game following a loss. The team fell to the Utah Jazz with a final score of 123-112. Philadelphia, meanwhile, is working to strengthen its position near the top of the Eastern Conference. With both teams sitting close in the standings, Mitchell's availability becomes a crucial factor for the game's outcome.
Game Details and Betting Odds
The game tips off at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia will host the matchup. ESPN will broadcast the game nationally. Local viewers can catch the action on FDSOH and NBC Sports Philadelphia.
The Cavaliers currently hold a 22-19 record. The 76ers stand at 22-16. Philadelphia is listed as a one-point favorite for this contest. The over/under for total points is set at 237.5.
Mitchell's Current Form and Efficiency
Donovan Mitchell has served as Cleveland's primary scorer throughout this season. He is averaging an impressive 29.5 points per game. His shooting percentage from the field sits at 49.2 percent. Mitchell's true shooting percentage is an excellent 62.6.
His efficiency inside the arc stands out particularly well. Mitchell is shooting 56.2 percent from distances of 3 to 10 feet. From 10 to 16 feet, his accuracy jumps to 57.7 percent. These numbers place him among the league's top performers in shot efficiency relative to his high volume.
Key Matchup Dynamics
Philadelphia's defense has shown some vulnerability during specific periods. The 76ers rank 21st in points allowed during the first quarter. Their third-quarter defense ranks 23rd in the league. Mitchell ranks 12th in first-quarter scoring and seventh in third-quarter scoring this season. This makes those game segments especially important for Cleveland's offensive strategy.
Philadelphia will counter with their own star guard, Tyrese Maxey. Maxey is averaging 30.9 points per game. The head-to-head guard matchup between Mitchell and Maxey will likely dictate the game's overall flow and tempo.
Injury Status and Supporting Cast
Donovan Mitchell has fully moved past earlier hamstring concerns from this season. In his last outing against Utah, he played 34 minutes without any visible issues. He shot 7-of-18 from the field and connected on four three-pointers.
Cleveland will also have point guard Darius Garland available for this game. This keeps the Cavaliers' starting backcourt intact and at full strength.
Philadelphia is pushing hard for a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland is trying to halt a short slide in their recent performances. With Mitchell expected to play, both teams should have their main offensive weapons on the floor for this important conference clash.
