The Cleveland Cavaliers finished first in the Eastern Conference with a record of 64-18 but faced challenges in the playoffs due to injuries. Despite a strong start, they lost to the Indiana Pacers in the conference semi-finals, partially because starting PG Darius Garland was limited by a toe injury that required surgery. Analysts believed a healthy Garland might have propelled the team deeper into the playoffs. He is now expected to miss 4-5 months but is projected to return in time for training camp to support the team in the 2025-26 season.
Cleveland's Darius Garland, after suffering a toe injury that impacted his playoffs, underwent successful surgery and is expected to miss 4-5 months, aiming for October training camp.
Despite finishing first in the Eastern Conference and sweeping the Heat, the Cavaliers were hampered in the playoffs by Garland's injury, losing to the Pacers in five games.
Analysts believed the Cavaliers could have made the Conference Finals if Garland had been healthy, as he played a significant role in their successful regular season.
Garland's impressive season included a career-high 75 games, with averages of 20.6 points and shooting 40.1% from three-point range, showing his importance to the Cavs.
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