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Cavaliers receive encouraging news about injured trio before game 3 against Pacers

One of the most important stories after the defeat of the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday were the injuries to Darius Garland, De'andre Hunter and Evan Mabley, which forced the trio to observe from the sidelines.

With the wine and gold in the series, game 3 against the Pacers is essentially a must, and it should be an all-hand-on deck situation.

Fortunately, after a week of doubt there is some hope that the cavaliers will have more complete squad on Friday evening.

According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, “is the optimism that all three injured star players of Cleveland Cavaliers, including the all-star Guard Darius Garland, who missed the last four games, will try to play against the Indiana Pacers against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, told two league sources The athlete. “

Evan Mabley dribbles the ball

April 20, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavalier's striker Evan Mabley (4) dribbles the ball against Miami Heat in the Rocket Arena in the fourth quarter. Mandatory loan: David Richard-Mimagn Pictures / David Richard-Mimagn pictures

This report is the best news that the cavaliers have received all week.

If the Cavaliers extend this series to game 5 and beyond, they need their all-star duo of Darius Garland and Evan Mabley to support Donovan Mitchell and Hunter's contributions from the bank.

However, Kenny Atkinson announced during the media availability on Thursday that he expected that all three players were considered questionable.

Garland, Mobley and Hunter will probably be a decision for season on Friday evening.

While fans eagerly want to see the trio suit, it is also important to manage expectations. They are injured and will probably not be 100 percent, especially Garland, which Brian Windhorst said, was “really injured” on Thursday.

It would be a nice thrust for the Cavaliers if even one of their injured stars were returning, but Cleveland is still exposed to climbing in this series.

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