Darius Garland remains day-to-day with a big toe sprain and is questionable for Game 1 against the Pacers. Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson has repeatedly noted how difficult that specific injury can be for a basketball player, so Garland's status is still up in the air.

Darius Garland’s toe is still barking, and so are the critics. With Indiana looming, the Cavs face a test of depth, identity, and belief.

The veteran forward believes the Cleveland Cavaliers are a better team without Darius Garland in the rotation.