Overview

• Darius Garland, sidelined by a sprained left great toe, will miss Game 4 of the Cavaliers' first-round series against the Miami Heat.
• Garland aggravated the injury late in Game 2 and has not played since, sitting out Cleveland's dominant Game 3 victory on Saturday.
• Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson emphasized that the focus is on managing Garland’s pain rather than anticipating a prolonged absence.
• The Cavaliers, leading the series 3-0, will advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a Game 4 win; Game 5, if necessary, is scheduled for Wednesday in Cleveland.
• Garland has averaged 24 points and 7 assists in the series so far, underscoring his importance to Cleveland, which is 62-15 with him this season.