Overview

• Darius Garland has been ruled out of Game 3 due to a sprained left big toe, impacting Cleveland's rotation and offensive strategy.
• The Cavaliers lead the first-round playoff series 2-0 after two high-scoring wins in Cleveland, averaging 121 points per game.
• Garland's recent comments targeting Tyler Herro's defensive weaknesses have fueled tension, with Herro and Bam Adebayo responding publicly.
• Miami returns home to the Kaseya Center for Games 3 and 4, aiming to leverage crowd energy and defensive adjustments to stay in the series.
• Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley are expected to carry greater responsibility for Cleveland as Miami looks to exploit Garland's absence.