Darius Garland remains day-to-day with a big toe sprain and is questionable for Game 1 against the Pacers. Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson has repeatedly noted how difficult that specific injury can be for a basketball player, so Garland's status is still up in the air.

In the aftermath of the Cavs' four-game sweep over Miami, a Heat player was asked what changed in the final two games, both blowouts. He pointed to Darius Garland's absence.

Miami Heat forward Kyle Anderson said after his team was swept from the NBA Playoffs that the Cavaliers were a better team without Darius Garland.