The Cleveland Cavaliers were smoothly sailing for most of the season.
Now, they’re being tested, and they need to step up.
That’s why it’s so unfortunate to hear that three of their most crucial players might not be able to suit up on Tuesday night.
According to a report by Evan Dammarell, De’Andre Hunter (right thumb sprain) and Evan Mobley (left ankle sprain) have now joined Darius Garland (left great toe sprain) in the ‘questionable’ list ahead of Game 2.
The #Cavs say that De'Andre Hunter (right thumb sprain), Evan Mobley (left ankle sprain), and Darius Garland (left great toe sprain) are all questionable for tomorrow's Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, and all three will likely be game-time decisions.
— Evan Dammarell (@AmNotEvan) May 5, 2025
He adds that all three will likely be game-time decisions.
Garland has missed the past three games with that ailment.
Mobley landed awkwardly after shooting a hook over Myles Turner, and he wasn’t present during the media-allowed stretch of shootaround.
Hunter wasn’t there, either, and he sustained the right thumb sprain when Bennedict Mathurin blocked one of his shots.
He claimed that he would play through it, but he shoots with his right hand, and given his history of injuries, this will be a big concern going forward.
Losing Game 1 and homecourt advantage put Kenny Atkinson’s team against the wall.
There will be no more margin for error now.
Needless to say, health is the No. 1 priority, but the whole point of putting that first is so the players can be available in the playoffs.
Nobody’s fully healthy at this point in the season.
It takes a lot to win an NBA championship, and this is where the players need to step up and prove what they’re made of.
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