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.

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.