After the Pacers' Game 4 mauling put the Cavs in a 3-1 series hole, Kenny Atkinson wasn't complaining about Indiana's physicality, he was admiring it.

Cleveland's coach won the award, which is given based on cooperation with the media and fans and for on-court excellence.

Donovan Mitchell hurt his left ankle during the Cleveland Cavaliers blowout loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Mitchell came out for warmups after halftime, but something wasn't right and he did not play in the second half. According to Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson, Mitchell will receive an MRI on Monday morning.

The accolades just keep coming in for Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson after a banner regular season, his first with the team. After being named the official NBA Coach of the Year, and the NBA Coaches Association Coach of the Year,

Donovan Mitchell's MRI looms large and his uncertain status now casts a shadow over the Cavs' hopes of staying alive in the playoffs.

The Cleveland Cavaliers absolutely melted down in their second-round series against the Indiana Pacers and now face a long offseason with a roster currently projected to rise above the second apron.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were dealt some tremendous news ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 matchup against the Indiana Pacers. This comes in the form of Donovan Mitchell overcoming the ankle injury that forced him to exit their Game 4 loss on Sunday, allowing him to suit up for Tuesday's do-or-die clash.