Darius Garland Out Indefinitely with Eye Injury
Cavaliers All-Star Suffers Laceration in Practice
Injury Timeline and Impact on Team
The Cleveland Cavaliers have announced that All-Star guard Darius Garland will be out indefinitely with a left eye laceration. Garland suffered the injury during a recent practice.
According to sources, Garland sustained the laceration when he collided with a teammate during a scrimmage. The injury required stitches and is expected to keep him sidelined for several weeks.
The Cavaliers' medical staff has not yet provided a specific timetable for Garland's return, but the injury is a significant setback for the team.
Garland is one of the Cavaliers' most important players and was averaging 21.3 points and 8.4 assists per game this season.
The Cavaliers will be forced to adjust their lineup in Garland's absence. Rookie point guard Ricky Rubio is expected to start in Garland's place.
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