Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland will be unavailable for Game 3 vs. Miami due to his left great toe sprain, the team announced in its last injury report prior to Saturday afternoon’s tip-off. Garland was affected by the toe issue earlier this month, missing two of Cleveland’s final three regular season games as a result of the injury. According to Jared Weis of The Athletic … [Read more...] about Cavs’ Darius Garland Sidelined For Game 3
Injury Notes: Butler, Garland, Heat, Bucks
Warriors swingman Jimmy Butler has been listed as questionable to play on Saturday vs. Houston and was referred to by head coach Steve Kerr on Friday as “day-to-day,” according to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. Kerr isn’t ruling out the possibility of Butler suiting up for Game 3. “I’m relatively optimistic,” Kerr said. “I mean, Jimmy is Jimmy. We know he’s willing to play through … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Butler, Garland, Heat, Bucks
Heat’s Herro Fires Back At Cavs’ Garland After Jab About Defense
The Cavaliers made it fairly clear based on their offensive strategy in the first two games of their series vs. the Heat that they were targeting a perceived weak link on Miami’s defense. Asked about the Cavs’ game plan after Wednesday’s Game 2 victory, point guard Darius Garland confirmed as much, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). “Pick on Tyler Herro,” … [Read more...] about Heat’s Herro Fires Back At Cavs’ Garland After Jab About Defense
Heat Notes: Mitchell, Jovic, Rotation, Wiggins
The Heat made a number of changes after a blowout loss to the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Chief among them, Davion Mitchell took over a starting role ahead of Alec Burks. While the Heat still fell in Game 2, Mitchell helped the Heat make a late comeback and get into the game in the closing minutes of regulation. The starting lineup … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Mitchell, Jovic, Rotation, Wiggins
Southeast Notes: Salaun, Mann, Magic Playoff Series, Heat Picks
Rookie Hornets forward Tidjane Salaün got thrown into the deep end earlier than expected in his career due to the team’s extensive injury list. His season had highs and lows, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer writes, but ultimately he showed glimpses of what he can be at the next level and displays what president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson values in building … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Salaun, Mann, Magic Playoff Series, Heat Picks