Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat final injury report (April 24, 2025): Is Donovan Mitchell playing tonight?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have no injury concerns heading into Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, with star guard Donovan Mitchell fully available. The Cavs did not list any players on their injury report, ensuring their lineup remains intact as they look to take a 2-0 series lead.

Donovan Mitchell, who led the Cavs with a dominant performance in Game 1, is in prime condition to continue his playoff push. His health is a major boost for Cleveland, especially with Miami dealing with multiple absences. The Heat ruled out guard Terry Rozier (left ankle sprain) and forward Kevin Love (personal reasons), while several others, including Duncan Robinson and Haywood Highsmith, are playing through injuries.

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated Game 1 of their 2025 NBA Playoffs first-round series against the Miami Heat, winning 121-100 at home. Donovan Donovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points, tying a playoff career high with four steals, and showed no lingering effects from his recent ankle injury. Darius Garland added 27 points and five three-pointers, while Ty Jerome was the surprise of the night, scoring 28 points off the bench, including 16 in the fourth quarter. Jerome either scored or assisted on 24 straight Cavaliers points in the final period, helping Cleveland pull away after Miami had cut the lead to single digits.

For the Heat, Bam Adebayo scored 24 points and Tyler Herro added 21, but Miami, coming off a grueling play-in run as the first No. 10 seed to make the playoffs, struggled to match Cleveland’s depth and energy. The Cavaliers’ strong rebounding, disciplined play, and hot shooting from beyond the arc (18-for-43) set the tone for the series opener.
Cleveland has been strong against Miami this season, winning two of three regular-season matchups before their Game 1 blowout. With Donovan Mitchell healthy and the team at full strength, the Cavs are in a strong position to extend their lead before the series shifts to Miami for Game 3.
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Tipoff for Game 2 is set for 7:30 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with coverage on NBA TV and local broadcasts. Fans can also follow live updates as the Cavs aim to tighten their grip on the series.