Donovan Mitchell's eye injury is getting better as he admits it looks worse than it does

Donovan Mitchell sustained a bruised left eye when he collided with Evan Mobley during a Cleveland Cavaliers practice in mid-March. He missed a game against the Chicago Bulls because his eye was bloodshot. Since then, he has played through the injury, and it did not seem to bother him on Tuesday.

Against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, Mitchell was the standout player once again. Despite his gnarly-looking eye, he had a game-high 42 points, which were all needed in the 136-131 win. Now, it appears that Mitchell is doing well despite the scary appearance of his left eye.

Donovan Mitchell's gnarly left eye is recovering well

The Cavaliers are on a solid run at the moment, as they are firmly in the fourth seed of the Eastern Conference. That should mean they have a home-court advantage over their opponent, which could be monumental for the team's postseason run.

This is a testament to how well Mitchell has played all season. He is one of the most underrated players in the league, and he continues to prove he is a superstar with his performances. This includes this 42-point night with a bloodshot left eye hindering him.

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As a perimeter player, someone like Mitchell needs to have good vision to succeed in the NBA. Considering he is one of the Cavs' primary ball-handlers and playmakers, he has done well to set up his teammates with his passing despite his impaired vision.

At the same time, Mitchell continues to shine as a scorer, which includes shots from all three levels. Despite his aching left eye, Mitchell has done well to play at his usual level, which is a feat all on its own.

"I can see now, so finally, it's been a few games. It's good, it's been an interesting few days. Doctors say that I'm fine, but if I close this eye, it's definitely a little blurry. It worked out tonight, so I'm getting better... This looks worse than it is," Mitchell said after the game against Orlando.

As the season progresses, Mitchell will recover from this bruised left eye. However, it does show that he is ready to keep fighting for the Cavaliers, and he is adhering to the 65-game rule, so he can be eligible for awards come the end of the season.

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