After missing four games due to a big toe injury, Darius Garland returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers rotation on Friday, May 9. And while he struggled to make an impact on the box score, his presence helped unlock Cleveland’s offense.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NBA Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley and All-Star guard Darius Garland returned to the starting lineup for the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Key backup De’Andre Hunter was also active after missing Game 2 with a sprained right thumb.

After Darius Garland missed Game 1 with a toe injury, the Cleveland Cavaliers guard’s impact was felt. As a result, the Cavs trailed 2-0 to the Indiana Pacers before Friday’s game. Following that game,