The Cleveland Cavaliers, after having a spectacular regular season, were yet again knocked off in the second round, and this time by the hands of Indiana Pacers. It is simply hard to believe that a 64-win regular season team managed to only win one game against the Pacers, who were the fourth seed and the underdogs going into the series. Whether it was the injuries, their bench unable to produce, or simply facing a better team in the playoffs, the Cavs have a lot to think about this offseason. To start with, apart from Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, the rest of the team were a no-show against the Pacers. Ty Jerome had a horrible series and his shot selection was confusing and downright blasphemous at times. Garland was hurt, yet again, at the most crucial time of the season, Max Struss went 0-9 from the field in Game 5 after giving out a motivational speech. Apart from Donovan Mitchell, nobody is untouchable in Cleveland, and while trade talks have already emerged including Evan Mobley, Darius Garland is another player that could be moved this offseason.<\/p>
Darius Garland is a great player, but that has only been the case during the regular season. Injuries or not, Garland was horrible in the second round series against the Pacers, as he had 12 turnovers in the three games that he players against the Pacers, and only contributed 42 total points, 12 assists, while shooting 30 percent in two games where the Cavs and Mitchell absolutely needed him. This has been the case of Garland for some time, as he has not been a reliable guard who can consistently produce in the playoffs. And when it comes to his defending, Garland simply is too small to guard some of the bigger guards like SGA, or Luka Doncic.<\/p>