Sam Merrill started the first three games Garland missed in in the postseason. Garland was confident he'd be ready for Game 2 against Indiana, but when he couldn't go Ty Jerome took Garland's spot in the lineup and shot 1 of 14 from the field.

Stephen A. Smith is urging Darius Garland to return from his toe injury as the Cavaliers face a 0-2 deficit against the Pacers. Garland has missed four playoff games, and Smith believes his presence is crucial.

MIAMI (AP) — All-Star guard Darius Garland was ruled out by the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Saturday against the Miami Heat because of a sprained left big toe.