BREAKING: Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has been officially ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Miami Heat due to a recurring toe injury. This decision comes just days after Garland exited Monday’s matchup in Miami during the third quarter due to the same issue, impacting his surgically repaired left great toe.
Garland’s absence marks a significant blow for the Cavaliers, who are already facing challenges this season. The two-time All-Star has only participated in three games so far, having previously missed time recovering from surgery. The Cavaliers have not specified how long Garland will be sidelined, referring to the situation as “injury management.”
In addition to Garland, Cleveland will also be without standout guard Donovan Mitchell and last season’s NBA Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley, as both are being rested. This leaves the Cavaliers shorthanded as they look to bounce back from their recent 140-138 overtime loss to the Heat.
The Heat, too, are dealing with injury setbacks. They will miss forward Bam Adebayo, who is out for his fourth consecutive game due to a toe injury, and guard Tyler Herro, who has yet to make his season debut following offseason surgery on his heel.
As both teams prepare for this pivotal rematch in Miami, the absence of key players raises the stakes for both squads. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how this impacts the Cavaliers’ performance against a Heat team also grappling with injuries.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as the Cavaliers and Heat face off at 7:30 PM ET on October 25, 2023.