The Cleveland Cavaliers will resume their franchise-best season with a date with the Orlando Magic.
Notably, they might be closer to full strength again.
Darius Garland missed the big win over the Memphis Grizzlies with a hip contusion.
However, according to Evan Dammarell, he’s now listed as questionable to face the Magic on Wednesday.
Darius Garland is questionable for when the #Cavs face the Orlando Magic tomorrow and will likely be a game-time decision.
Emoni Bates, Luke Travers, and JT Thor are OUT.
— Evan Dammarell (@AmNotEvan) February 24, 2025
Garland was also deemed questionable to face the Grizzlies but wasn’t present at shootaround.
That means the injury isn’t that serious, but they will most likely know more about his availability as we inch closer to tip-off.
Needless to say, having Garland back on the court would be a significant offensive boost for Kenny Atkinson’s team.
The All-Star point guard has had quite a solid season, posting averages of 21.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game on almost 50% from the floor.
The Magic feature plenty of defensive-oriented guards who will body up and swarm Donovan Mitchell the length of the court, and having another shot-creator and playmaker by his side will open up things for the offense.
Ty Jerome did a great Darius Garland impersonation in his last game, erupting for 26 points – 15 of them in the fourth quarter.
He’s shown that he’s more than capable of holding down the fort when they’ve needed him to step up and fill in for either Garland or Mitchell.
Then again, the second unit clearly takes a hit when he’s forced to play extended minutes with the starters.
The Cavs are the team to beat in the East, and being healthy surely helps.
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