For the game, they will be without one of their best players, as 2022 NBA All-Star Darius Garland has been ruled out. Via Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com: "#Cavs will be without 6 players tonight against the Pelicans,

Who's stopping the Cleveland Cavaliers? It has been nearly three weeks since the Cavs kicked off their 2024-25 NBA campaign, but they remain undefeated after taking care of business Monday night in Windy City with a 119-113 win over the Chicago Bulls at United Center.

Through 12 games, Garland is averaging the fewest minutes of his career (29.5). Atkinson’s offensive design, alongside Evan Mobley’s ascension and the emergence of a guard like Ty Jerome, lessen the burden on Garland. He’s spending just 31 percent of his time on the ball (per NBA RAPM), down from 40 percent last season.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland and New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram are among 14 players ruled out with injuries for the teams’ game

The Cavaliers won’t be as shorthanded as the New Orleans Pelicans for their matchup in Cleveland on Wednesday night. But the Cavs will in fact be shorthanded.

The Pelicans themselves are decimated with injuries and will be without nine players. Eight of which are their top scorers. Jose Alvarado (hamstring), Jordan Hawkins (back), Brand

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