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.

But they look like a better team without Garland on the floor,” Anderson told reporters. “Now I don’t know the numbers or anything but I think it played more into their favor once Garland wasn’t on the floor.

Even Donovan Mitchell, the most decorated player on Cleveland's roster, has yet to advance past the second round in the postseason.