Overview
- Garland is officially out for left great toe management, marking his 15th missed game of the season.
- Six Cavaliers are ruled out: Garland, Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill, Max Strus, Larry Nance Jr., and Tyrese Proctor.
- Evan Mobley was downgraded to questionable after missing shootaround, and a Mobley absence could force a 13th different starting lineup.
- Garland’s sit-out is part of an early-season workload plan, and he is expected to play Saturday against the Warriors according to reporting.
- San Antonio will be without Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, as Cleveland seeks to halt a slide of four losses in five games.