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Cavs injury news: Darius Garland sat out vs Memphis; Kenny Atkinson expects him back soon
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CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers have had their core four healthy and intact for the vast majority of this season, but All-Star point guard Darius Garland and starting center Jarrett Allen recently suffered injuries .
Garland sat out Sunday night's 129-123 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies , but Allen played. Both of them had been listed as questionable for the game.
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The good news for the Cavs (47-10) is they don't expect Garland to be sidelined for long. After the Cavs extended their winning streak to seven games by beating the Grizzlies (37-20), coach Kenny Atkinson said Garland is expected to return soon, perhaps even as soon as Cleveland's next game Tuesday night at the Orlando Magic .
"My amateur opinion is this is probably one [game without Garland]," Atkinson said. "It's not going to be long term. I think I'd anticipate him being ready very, very soon. I'm not going to guarantee next game, but I'd say trending that way."
Allen logged 31 minutes against the Grizzlies and compiled 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field, 10 rebounds, an assist and a steal. He wore equipment on his right hand to support the injured finger.
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) dribbles around center Jarrett Allen (31) and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) on Jan. 20, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Garland and Allen were hurt in Friday's 142-105 win over the New York Knicks at Rocket Arena.
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Garland's face smacked the floor as he fell late in the second quarter against the Knicks, but he's actually dealing with another injury: a left hip contusion.
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Allen suffered a right index finger sprain against the Knicks. Allen said the injury occurred as he tried to block a shot in the first quarter. X-rays were negative.
Garland finished the game against the Knicks. Allen left in the third quarter and did not return.
Cleveland Cavaliers Darius Garland, left, Jarrett Allen, center, and Donovan Mitchell celebrate during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Jan. 8, 2025, in Cleveland.
How many games have the Cleveland Cavaliers' core four played this season?
On Sunday night, Cleveland played its 57th game this season. Of those games, here is a breakdown of how many the core four have played:
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Allen has played all 57
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Garland has played 54
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All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell has played 54
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All-Star forward Evan Mobley has played 51
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Nate Ulrich can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich .
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cavs expect Darius Garland back soon after he sat out vs Grizzlies
