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Darius Garland will not suit up for the Cavs on Saturday night. The team is opting for precautionary rest on the second night of a back-to-back.
Cleveland Cavaliers welcomed Darius Garland back to action on Wednesday in the win over the Philadelphia 76ers
The Cleveland Cavaliers point guard made his season debut against the Philadelphia 76ers and was back on the floor directing the offense. Garland was in the starting lineup and had eight points and four assists in 26 minutes as the Cavaliers posted a 132-121 victory.
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Darius Garland’s return is good news, but there’s another area of concern for the Cavs – Terry Pluto
Some thoughts and some scribbles about the Cavs: Darius Garland’s return Garland’s return to the lineup is a huge story for the Cavs. The point guard played 26 minutes, scoring eight points in the Cavs’ 132-121 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Donovan Mitchell poured in a season-high 46 points and had the offense humming with Darius Garland back on the floor, and the Cavs beat the 76ers.
For as big a boost that Darius Garland's comeback will give them, the Cleveland Cavaliers may also have one of their top weapons return, too.
Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland could return from offseason toe surgery as soon as Wednesday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN's Shams Charania reported.
Darius Garland made his season debut in the Cavaliers win over the 76ers. Almost instantly, he snapped the offense back into gear.
With the return of their All-Star point guard, the Cleveland Cavaliers looked like they had an extra dose of energy as they tried to take down the Philadelphia
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Key returns: Jared McCain to make 76ers debut Tuesday; Darius Garland returns to Cavaliers Wednesday
McCain joins a backcourt of Tyrese Maxey (playing at an All-NBA level), rookie standout VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes, a trio that has sparked Philadelphia to a 5-1 start to the season despite no Paul George and limited minutes from Joel Embiid. That 76ers backcourt is the future of the franchise and McCain looks to be a key part of that.
As I relayed in Dribbles, Wednesday looked like the Cavaliers again. Darius Garland finally returned after toe surgery and Cleveland put 132 on the board in a win over the Sixers.