Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images The Cavaliers are preparing for Indiana’s pace ahead of Game 1 on Sunday. INDEPENDENCE — Darius Garland didn’t practice with the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. This was by design after he went through a full-contact practice on Friday in preparation for Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Head coach Kenny … [Read more...] about 5 Observations from practice, including an update on Garland’s availability
Darius Garland is questionable for Game 1
Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Cleveland could be without their All-Star point guard on Sunday. The Cleveland Cavaliers could be without their All-Star point guard for the third playoff game in a row. Darius Garland is officially listed as questionable with a left great toe sprain. This is the same injury that kept him out of games 3 and 4 in Cleveland’s first-round … [Read more...] about Darius Garland is questionable for Game 1
Tyrese Haliburton poses a new threat to Cavs
Photo by Brian Kolin/NBAE via Getty Images The Cavs will have their hands full with Hali. The Cleveland Cavaliers made quick work of the Miami Heat. Their round one opponent simply didn’t have the manpower to test the Cavs. That will be different against Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. Haliburton was an All-NBA player last year and has made consecutive … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton poses a new threat to Cavs
The Cavs have a clear offensive advantage due to the Pacers’ defensive strategy
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Cleveland should be able to generate quality inside and outside looks in Round Two. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been winning with their offense all season. That same offensive attack will determine whether they advance past the Indiana Pacers in the second round. Indiana’s improved, but still mediocre defense, plays right into … [Read more...] about The Cavs have a clear offensive advantage due to the Pacers’ defensive strategy
Cavs fans predict a dominant Round 2 vs Pacers
Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Cavs fans feel confident. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cleveland Cavaliers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Cleveland Cavalier fans were asked two questions about the NBA Playoffs. … [Read more...] about Cavs fans predict a dominant Round 2 vs Pacers