Overview
- Garland and Merrill will not play Friday in Philadelphia after leaving Wednesday’s 133-107 win with injuries.
- The starting guard is being treated for right great toe soreness on the opposite foot from his summer toe surgery.
- Cleveland has not given a timetable for Garland’s return, and local reporting notes an extended absence is possible.
- Merrill sustained a sprained right hand that he previously injured in November, left the arena with finger splints, and will reach 19 games missed this season.
- They join Dean Wade (knee) and Max Strus (foot surgery) on the inactive list, though Wade is expected back early next week before a home date with Oklahoma City.