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Cavaliers Struggle as Mitchell and Porter Jr. Sit Out

12/20/2025

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell will miss his third game this season due to illness after feeling unwell in Chicago and still scoring 32 points in the Cavaliers' loss.
Cavaliers rookie Tyrese Proctor is expected to start in Mitchell's absence.
Cavaliers reserve guard Craig Porter Jr. is also out with the same illness.
Cavaliers recalled Luke Travers from the G League to bolster the rotation after losing seven of ten.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell will miss his third game this season due to illness after feeling unwell in Chicago and still scoring 32 points in the Cavaliers' loss.
Cavaliers rookie Tyrese Proctor is expected to start in Mitchell's absence.
Cavaliers reserve guard Craig Porter Jr. is also out with the same illness.
Cavaliers recalled Luke Travers from the G League to bolster the rotation after losing seven of ten.