Will Darius Garland play tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers? Latest update on the Cleveland Cavaliers star's injury report (March 2, 2025)

The Cleveland Cavaliers (49-10) are set to face the Portland Trail Blazers (27-33) on Sunday, March 2, at 3:30 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. While the Cavaliers have been dominant this season, their injury report includes a notable absence: Donovan Mitchell. Darius Garland, the team’s leading scorer, is not mentioned in the injury report.

Darius Garland is going to play tonight against the Trail Blazers. Garland, who ranks 32nd in the league with an average of 21.3 points per game, has been a critical piece of the Cavaliers’ success. Over the last 20 games, he has averaged 18.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 5.6 assists, while also contributing 2.5 three-pointers per game. His absence will undoubtedly impact Cleveland’s offensive rhythm, especially from beyond the arc, where Garland ranks 23rd in the NBA with 2.9 made threes per game.

The Cavaliers’ injury report is relatively light compared to the Trail Blazers, who have five players listed. Donovan Mitchell is also out for the game, but his absence is due to rest rather than injury. Meanwhile, Portland’s injury woes include key players like Jerami Grant (calf), Robert Williams III (knee), Matisse Thybulle (ankle), and Deandre Ayton (calf), all of whom are out. Deni Avdija is questionable with a quadricep issue.

Cleveland has shown resilience all season. They currently rank second in the league in scoring, averaging 122.9 points per game, and eighth in defense, allowing just 111.3 points. Jarrett Allen, who averages 10.2 rebounds per game, will need to step up in Darius Garland’s absence, alongside Evan Mobley, who has been a consistent contributor with 14.3 points and 8.1 rebounds over the last 20 games.
The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, have struggled offensively, ranking 25th in the league with 110.2 points per game. Anfernee Simons, their leading scorer with 18.6 points per game, will need to carry a heavier load given the team’s injury situation.
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Fans can catch the game on NBA TV, KATU, KUNP, and FDSOH, or stream it live on Fubo. While the Cavaliers are favored, Darius Garland’s absence adds an element of uncertainty to this matchup. As the team adjusts, all eyes will be on how Cleveland’s supporting cast steps up to maintain their winning momentum.