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Cavaliers to Face Grizzlies Without Darius Garland Due to Injury

Cleveland's star guard is sidelined with a hip contusion, while Jarrett Allen will play despite a finger sprain.

Feb 20, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) warms up before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images/File Photo
Feb 20, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) warms up before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Darius Garland, the Cleveland Cavaliers' starting guard, will miss Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a left hip contusion sustained during Friday's win over the Knicks.
  • Jarrett Allen, Cleveland's starting center, will play against Memphis despite a sprained right index finger but will likely wear protection on the injured hand.
  • Garland has been a key player for the Cavaliers this season, averaging 21.3 points and 6.7 assists across 54 games, and his absence leaves a gap in the team's playmaking and scoring abilities.
  • The Cavaliers, leading the Eastern Conference with a 46-10 record, face a fully healthy Grizzlies team as they aim to extend their six-game winning streak.
  • Cleveland's depth players, such as Ty Jerome and Craig Porter, are expected to step up in Garland's absence, while Donovan Mitchell remains the team's top scorer with 24.0 points per game.