Bulls vs Cavaliers Injury Report: Donovan Mitchell, Lonzo Ball Statuses Revealed

The Chicago Bulls will travel to Cleveland on Tuesday to take on the Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers will look to clinch the No. 1 seed in the East with a win. They have great odds to do that as they enter this matchup as huge favorites with a -13.5 spread.

Cleveland will look to sweep the Bulls in this season series, 4-0; however, they'll do so without their top player and guard, Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell is ruled out of this contest with an ankle sprain.

The Bulls will also be without their top guard, Lonzo Ball. Ball was also ruled out for Tuesday with his wrist injury.

Ball has been sidelined since Feb. 28, but recent updates suggest he's nearing a return to the floor. It's still unclear whether he'll be available for Wednesday's matchup against the Heat, which marks the second game of a back-to-back set.

Ball has been limited this season, playing in only 35 games. In that span, he has averaged 7.6 points per game, 3.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 steals while shooting 36.6 percent from the field in 22.2 minutes.

As for Mitchell, he picked up an ankle sprain during Sunday's 120-113 victory over the Kings. Although he was able to re-enter the contest after a brief absence, the team appears to be exercising caution.

With the Cavaliers needing just one more win over their final four regular season games to secure the top seed in the Eastern Conference, they aren't expected to take unnecessary risks with their All-Star guard.

In his absence, expect increased responsibilities for Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen, while Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill, and Craig Porter Jr. could also see expanded roles in the rotation.

Mitchell has been stellar for the Cavaliers and will likely make one of the three All-NBA teams this season. In the season, Mitchell is averaging 24.0 points per game, 5.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals while shooting 44.3 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from three in 71 games and 31.4 minutes of action.

Chicago will aim to extend its three-game winning streak as it squares off against Cleveland.

The Cavaliers have been strong within the division, posting an 11-2 record against Central Division foes. They currently sit fourth in the Eastern Conference in rebounding, pulling down an average of 45.1 boards per game, with Jarrett Allen setting the tone at 9.8 rebounds per outing.

On the flip side, the Bulls have struggled against divisional opponents, going just 4-11 in such matchups. Chicago holds a 21-25 mark in games decided by double digits.

While Cleveland has enjoyed a strong campaign overall, the team is 6-4 over its last 10 games, averaging 119.7 points during that stretch. Meanwhile, the Bulls appear to be peaking at the right time, winning seven of their last 10 contests and posting an impressive 126.5 points per game in that span.

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