Cleveland Cavaliers superstar guard Darius Garland’s 2025 postseason won’t be remembered for dazzling stats or highlight reels. It’ll be remembered for Garland’s grit and an unwavering commitment to his team despite a painful toe injury that visibly hindered his game and ultimately impacted the Cavs’ Eastern Conference Semifinal loss to the Indiana Pacers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers saw their playoff dreams crumble in Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers, shifting attention to Darius Garland and his postseason struggles. Questions linger about the young guard’s ability to deliver when everything is on the line,

Darius Garland paused for 17 seconds when asked postgame why the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t come out with enough force and match the Indiana Pacers’ physicality in Game 4. “It just didn’t happen tonight,