Cavaliers Questionable Garland, Mobley, Hunter for Game 3 vs Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to have key players Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De'Andre Hunter return for Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers after all missed Game 2 due to injuries, offering a much-needed boost to a team trailing 0-2 in their second-round playoff series. Garland has been sidelined with a sprained left toe since the first round but practiced ahead of Game 3, although his status remains questionable due to pain and limited mobility. Mobley, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, missed Game 2 after spraining his left ankle in Game 1, and Hunter is recovering from a thumb injury sustained in the first quarter. Despite their questionable tags, all three participated in pregame shootarounds, signaling potential availability for the game. The Cavaliers have struggled in their absence, nearly blowing a 20-point lead in Game 2, and are relying heavily on Donovan Mitchell, who scored 48 points in that game. Coach Kenny Atkinson emphasized the complexity of managing these injuries, balancing medical advice with players' readiness, and expressed hope that the return of these starters could turn the series around.