The Cavaliers have ruled out star guard Donovan Mitchell for Friday's game due to left groin soreness. Mitchell, 28, is averaging 24.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 s

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.

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ playoff hopes rest on the brilliance of Donovan Mitchell. But against the Brooklyn Nets, their star guard wasn’t on the court—he was in street clothes, watching from the sidelines.

Donovan Mitchell has been listed as out against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a groin injury. "Gonna need 40 outta DG," said one Cavaliers fan online. "Woah woah woah so this is an actual injury?????," said another concerned fan.

On Tuesday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Brooklyn Nets, hoping to push their winning streak to 15 games in the process. Cavs star Donovan Mitchell is on the injury report for this one, currently listed as questionable with left groin soreness. Here's everything we know about Mitchell's injury and his playing status vs the Nets.

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to host Cleveland Cavaliers at the FedExForum on Friday, March 14 in an interconference regular season game.

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.