{"id":36706,"date":"2025-05-16T09:09:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T09:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/36706\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T09:09:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T09:09:16","slug":"cleveland-cavaliers-vs-indiana-pacers-final-injury-report-game-5-is-evan-mobley-playing-tonight-may-13-2025-nba-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/36706\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers final injury report Game 5 &#8211; Is Evan Mobley playing tonight? (May 13, 2025) | NBA News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Evan-Mobleys-injury-report-Game-5-May-13-2025.jpg\" alt=\"Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers final injury report Game 5 - Is Evan Mobley playing tonight? (May 13, 2025)\" title=\"Is Evan Mobley playing tonight (Image via Getty)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>Is Evan Mobley playing tonight (Image via Getty) The Cleveland Cavaliers face an uphill battle in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals as forward Evan Mobley continues to play through injury. The Cavs\u2019 injury report reveals Mobley is among several key players battling health issues, raising concerns about their ability to extend the series against the fully healthy Indiana Pacers. <\/p>\n<p>Is Evan Mobley available for Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers? Cleveland Cavaliers injury report for May 13, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Evan Mobley, along with teammates Darius Garland and DeAndre Hunter, missed the first two games of the series but has since been playing through discomfort. His limited mobility has been noticeable, particularly in Game 4, where the Cavaliers were outplayed by a Pacers squad operating at full strength. <\/p>\n<p>Indiana Pacers injury report for Game 5<\/p>\n<p>While the Pacers have no injury concerns beyond Isaiah Jackson\u2019s season-ending Achilles tear, the Cavs\u2019 health struggles have been a recurring theme. Star guard Donovan Mitchell remains a game-time decision for Game 5, with his potential absence further weakening Cleveland\u2019s chances. &#8220;All of the players are dealing with some kind of discomfort health-wise,&#8221; noted Indianapolis Star reporter Dustin Dopirak regarding the Pacers, though their performance hasn\u2019t reflected any major limitations. In contrast, the Cavaliers\u2019 injuries have disrupted their rhythm, particularly on defense, where Evan Mobley\u2019s presence is critical. <\/p>\n<p>When and where to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers play tonight against the Indiana Pacers (May 13, 2025)<\/p>\n<p>Game 5 tips off Tuesday, May 13, at 4:00 p.m. PST at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. With the Pacers looking to close out the series and the Cavs fighting to stay alive, Evan Mobley\u2019s effectiveness\u2014or lack thereof\u2014could be the deciding factor.<\/p>\n<p>Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Game 4 overview<\/p>\n<p>The Indiana Pacers dominated Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, winning 129-109 and taking a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Pacers showcased efficient offense, shooting 52.7% from the field and moving the ball well with 37 assists. Pascal Siakam led the team with 21 points, nearly perfect shooting, and contributed 6 rebounds and 3 assists.Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/nba\/top-stories\/is-darius-garland-playing-tonight-against-the-indiana-pacers-in-game-5-latest-update-on-the-cleveland-cavaliers-stars-injury-report-may-13-2025\/articleshow\/121147129.cms\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Is Darius Garland playing tonight against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5? Latest update on the Cleveland Cavaliers star&#8217;s injury report (May 13, 2025)<\/a>Myles Turner added 20 points with a perfect 4-for-4 from three, while Obi Toppin scored 20 points off the bench. The Pacers&#8217; aggressive play dismantled the Cavaliers&#8217; defense, especially in the paint, where they scored 56 points. 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