Pacers vs. Cavaliers injury report Jan. 6: Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and more

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) warms up before a game against the Denver Nuggets at Rocket Arena.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) warms up before a game against the Denver Nuggets at Rocket Arena. | David Dermer-Imagn Images

The Indiana Pacers will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. ET as they look to avoid losing a 13th consecutive game, which would set a franchise record.

Both teams have gone head-to-head twice so far this season, with both games culminating in double-digit victories for the Cavaliers, who are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Here is the full injury report ahead of Tuesday's game.

1/6 Pacers injury report vs. Cavaliers

  • Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) - OUT
  • Isaiah Jackson (concussion) - OUT
  • Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) - OUT
  • Obi Toppin (foot) - OUT

Bennedict Mathurin missed Indiana's loss to the Orlando Magic with a right thumb sprain. Not only is he going to be out once again against Cleveland, but he is expected to be sidelined indefinitely. Given that Mathurin is a realistic trade candidate for the Pacers this season, it will be worth seeing if he has already played his final game for the franchise.

The Pacers are still without Isaiah Jackson, who has been out of action since suffering a concussion against the Boston Celtics on Dec. 22.

1/6 Cavaliers injury report vs. Pacers

  • Jarrett Allen (illness) - AVAILABLE
  • Chris Livingston (G League) - OUT
  • Donovan Mitchell (rest) - OUT
  • Larry Nance Jr. (calf) - OUT
  • Max Strus (foot) - OUT
  • Luke Travers (G League) - OUT
  • Jaylon Tyson (illness) - AVAILABLE
  • Dean Wade (knee) - AVAILABLE

Jarrett Allen missed the Cavaliers' loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday due to an illness, but he is available to make his return against Indiana.

The Cavaliers have ruled Donovan Mitchell out for Tuesday's game for rest purposes. Through 34 games this season, Mitchell has averaged 29.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.5 steals while shooting 49.7% from the field and 38.8% from deep.

Larry Nance Jr. has been sidelined since Nov. 28 due to a right calf strain. He remains out against the Pacers, but given that his initial timetable for his return was three-to-four weeks, he could be back on the court soon.

The Cavaliers have been without Max Strus for the entire season so far as he recovers from offseason surgery on his left foot. On Tuesday, the team announced that, while he is progressing positively, Strus will remain sidelined and is set for re-evaluation "within the next four weeks."

Cleveland added Jaylon Tyson to the injury report on Tuesday due to an illness, but he is listed as available to play.

Dean Wade has missed each of the Cavaliers' last two games, but he is available to make his return against the Pacers despite dealing with a left knee contusion.

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