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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Ruled out
Wade (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.
As expected, Wade has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss a fourth straight game. With Max Strus (knee) and Evan Mobley (ankle) also out, the Cavaliers have signed Marcus Morris to a 10-day deal, and he should serve as a backup to Georges Niang on Monday.
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Cavaliers' Marcus Morris: Available Monday
Morris is active for Monday's game against Indiana, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Freshly inked to a 10-day deal on Saturday, Morris will be available and potentially slot into Cleveland's rotation Monday. Morris has knocked down 43.8 percent of his guarded catch-and-shoot threes this year, signaling that he can still provide offensive value in a simple role.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Gets start sans Mitchell
LeVert will start Monday's game against the Pacers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
With Donovan Mitchell (nose) back on the sidelines, LeVert will return to the starting lineup. He's coming off a 21-point, seven-assist performance off the bench against the Rockets on Saturday and has averaged 18.0 points and 8.7 assists across his previous three starts this season.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Out Monday with fractured nose
Mitchell won't play in Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to a fractured nose.
Mitchell has appeared in the Cavaliers' last two games following a seven-game absence due to a bone bruise in his left knee. He required a platelet-rich plasma injection to alleviate pain in the knee, but the star guard hasn't looked particularly sharp in his return to action, averaging 13.5 points in 27.0 minutes between those contests while shooting 31 percent from the field. Though the Cavaliers are citing the nasal fracture as the reason for Mitchell's absence Monday, sitting out should also afford him more time to bounce back from the knee injury. Look for Darius Garland and Caris LeVert to take on heightened roles out of the backcourt Monday while Mitchell sits out.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Will remain out Monday
Strus (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Strus is slated to miss an eighth straight game due to a strained right knee. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus Miami, but the team hasn't provided a return timetable.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Unlikely to play Monday
Wade (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Wade was on track to return Friday following a two-game absence due to personal reasons, but he's now dealing with an a sore right knee and will likely miss a fourth consecutive contest. Georges Niang should continue to start in Wade's absence, as Evan Mobley (ankle) and Max Strus (knee) also remain out.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Cools off against Rockets
Garland posted 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 117-103 loss to the Rockets.
Garland has been playing some of his best basketball lately but struggled against the Rockets on Saturday. He missed five of his six three-point attempts and his streak of five assists or more in a game ended at seven. Over his last five games, Garland has averaged 23.4 points on 51.9 percent shooting (including 45.2 percent from three on 8.4 attempts), 3.6 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.0 steals over 34.8 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson: Returns from suspension vs. Houston
Thompson amassed five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 15 minutes during Saturday's 117-103 loss to the Rockets.
It was Thompson's first NBA action since Jan. 22, as the big man served a 25-game suspension for violating the league's Anti-Drug program. Before the suspension, Thompson was typically the first big man off the bench and had a bigger role when Evan Mobley (ankle) missed 22 games after undergoing surgery on his knee in December. Mobley is expected to miss more time after spraining his left ankle against the Celtics on March 5, so Thompson's return comes at an opportune time for the Cavaliers.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Leading scorer off bench Saturday
LeVert chipped in 21 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals across 32 minutes during Saturday's 117-103 loss to the Rockets.
It was a nice bounce-back effort for LeVert, who was coming off a two-point performance against the Pelicans on Wednesday. It's his first 20-point game since Jan. 11 against the Nets and the first time he has shot 50 percent or better since Feb. 27 against the Mavericks. LeVert is averaging 5.1 assists per game this season, but he has upped that to 8.3 assists per game over his last 10 appearances.
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Cavaliers' Marcus Morris: Joins Cleveland on 10-day deal
Morris agreed to a 10-day contract with the Cavaliers on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Morris was bought out by the Spurs prior to the March 1 deadline, so he'll be eligible for the postseason after signing with Cleveland. Though he hasn't made an appearance since Feb. 5 -- when he was still a member of the 76ers -- Morris could capture a rotational role for a Cavaliers squad that has been hit hard by injuries of late.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Unlikely to play Monday
Mitchell (knee) isn't expected to play in Monday's game against Indiana, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Playing in his second straight game following a seven-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise, Mitchell logged 26 minutes in Saturday's 117-103 loss to Houston. He finishing with 13 points (4-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal and looked uncomfortable most of the game, making frequent trips to the bench to consult with trainers. Mitchell said he wants to give his troublesome knee more time to rest and recover, and Monday's contest looks like an opportune time for him to get some maintenance.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Ruled out against Houston
Wade (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Rockets, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
After being downgraded from questionable to out Saturday with right knee soreness, Wade will miss his third straight contest. Georges Niang will continue to start in his absence. Wade's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Indiana.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Late addition to injury report
Wade is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Rockets due to right knee soreness.
After missing Cleveland's last two contests for personal reasons, Wade is now a late addition to the injury report with a knee injury. If Wade is ruled out Saturday, Georges Niang will likely continue to receive increased playing time.
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Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson: Set to return Saturday
Thompson (suspension) is available for Saturday's game versus the Rockets.
Thompson is set to return to action Saturday after missing the last 25 games due to a suspension for violating the NBA's Anti-Drug Program. The veteran big man is averaging 4.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 15.4 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Good to go against Houston
Wade (personal) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Rockets.
Wade will return to action Saturday after missing Cleveland's last two contests for personal reasons. Georges Niang has started in his absence.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Another absence coming
Strus (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Rockets.
Strus' absence streak will extend to seven games Saturday due to a strained right knee. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Indiana.
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Team Statistical Rankings
PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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Team |
113.6 (18th) |
109.6 (5th) |
Injuries
Player | Injury |
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D. Mitchell SG Donovan Mitchell SG | Nose |
E. Mobley PF Evan Mobley PF | Ankle |
M. Strus SG Max Strus SG | Knee |
D. Wade PF Dean Wade PF | Knee |
T. Jerome SG Ty Jerome SG | Ankle |
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