Cavaliers update health status of injured trio
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (WKBN) – Joe Vardon of The Athletic is reporting that the Cleveland Cavaliers are optimistic that their injured trio of standout players will try to play in game three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
All-Star Darius Garland has missed the last four games with a sprained big toe. Fellow All-Star Evan Mobley is battling a sprained ankle, while De'Andre Hunter has a sprained thumb.
According to head coach Kenny Atkinson, all three players participated in Thursday's walk-through, and are considered questionable on the injury report heading into game three.
Indiana leads the best-of-seven series 2-0. Game three is set for Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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