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PG Darius Garland Makes Season Debut for Cleveland Cavaliers
Darius Garland returns after offseason toe surgery with Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill also cleared following finger and hip injuries, boosting the Cavaliers' lineup.
- Darius Garland, the Cavaliers' All-Star point guard, was listed available after pregame warmups and shots, receiving the thumbs-up to play.
- Garland had missed the season's start after rehabbing a toe injury that required offseason surgery, and head coach Kenny Atkinson expected him to play barring setbacks in warmups.
- Atkinson added that 'we just have to expect some bumps', noting Garland's familiarity with main guys helps but reintegration may vary.
- Center Jarrett Allen and guard Sam Merrill were also cleared after missing 2 and 3 games, and Atkinson said the Cavs expect some bumps as they reintegrate them.
- The returns position the Cleveland Cavaliers to strengthen their lineup as Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, and Sam Merrill made season debuts after pregame warmups and trainer checks.
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Two-time All-Star point guard Darius Garland is expected to make his season debut Wednesday for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers.Garland underwent surgery on his left big toe in June, a month after injuring it in Cleveland's five-game upset loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.His return can't come soon enough as the Cavaliers' high-powered offense has stumbled to 23rd place in the 30-tea…
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