Cleveland Cavaliers Face Injury Uncertainty Ahead Game 3 vs Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers face significant injury challenges heading into Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Indiana Pacers, with key players Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De’Andre Hunter all listed as questionable. Garland, who has missed the last four games due to a sprained big toe, along with Mobley (sprained ankle) and Hunter (sprained thumb), participated in a light walk-through but remain limited in their ability to play at full intensity. Despite their injuries, there is optimism that all three will attempt to play in Game 3, a crucial contest as the Cavaliers trail 0-2 in the series. Head coach Kenny Atkinson expressed cautious hope, emphasizing the uncertainties around the players' readiness and the physical demands of playoff intensity. The Cavaliers’ performance in the series may heavily depend on the availability and effectiveness of these injured stars, as the team struggles to maintain momentum amid the setbacks. The health of the team is now a major priority as they prepare to face a surging Pacers squad on the road.