Donovan Mitchell's performance and health are key as the Cleveland Cavaliers face the Los Angeles Clippers on March 18. Cleveland, with a strong 56-11 record, relies heavily on Mitchell’s scoring prowess.

The Cleveland Cavaliers know their playoff aspirations rest on the shoulders of Donovan Mitchell. But at home against the Brooklyn Nets, Mitchell’s shoulders, and the rest of him, were on the sidelines.

For the game, they could be without their best player, as Donovan Mitchell is on the injury report. Mitchell is averaging 24.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 45.