INDIANAPOLIS — 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.

Darius Garland returned from a two-plus-week absence Friday night, playing a key role in the series-saving win over the Pacers in Game 3 of the conference semifinals.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have received a massive Darius Garland injury update ahead of their Game 3 second-round NBA playoff matchup against the Indiana Pacers.