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Cavaliers Struggle Without All-Star Garland Amid Injury Woes

1/22/2026

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Darius Garland, an All-Star point guard, has missed his 18th game with a toe injury.
In a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Cleveland Cavaliers committed 21 turnovers, highlighting Garland's offensive role.
Last season Garland was on the court, and the Cavaliers scored 4.1 more points per 100 possessions.
The Cavaliers hope for Garland's return to regain competitiveness, but uncertainty remains about his health and the team's future performance.

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Story summary

Darius Garland, an All-Star point guard, has missed his 18th game with a toe injury.
In a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Cleveland Cavaliers committed 21 turnovers, highlighting Garland's offensive role.
Last season Garland was on the court, and the Cavaliers scored 4.1 more points per 100 possessions.
The Cavaliers hope for Garland's return to regain competitiveness, but uncertainty remains about his health and the team's future performance.