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NBA playoffs: Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell leaves Game 4 early with ankle injury after Pacers' historic first half blowout

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost star Donovan Mitchell after what was a historically-bad first half on Sunday night.

Mitchell did not take the court with the Cavaliers for the second half of their Game 4 matchup against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday. Mitchell wasn't with the team on the bench, either, as the second half got started in Indianapolis.

Then midway through the second half, the Cavaliers said that Mitchell was doubtful to return with a left ankle injury. Mitchell actually tweaked his ankle while warming back up for the second half. He was seen preparing to take a shot near the top of the arc when he suddenly stepped awkwardly and bent down, clearly in a lot of pain.