Thehe Cleveland Cavaliers It will be without key players as they face Detroit pistons on Wednesday, February 5, on Little Caesars Arena. Among the names in the injury report is Star Guard Darius Garlandwhose availability remains uncertain. With the cavaliers who boasted a strong 40-10 record, they seem to continue their domination, although there are no key participants.
The Cleveland Cavaliers injury report for this evening the match against Detroit Pisantus (February 5, 2025)
Cleveland’s injuries list currently includes Isaac Okoro (shoulder, every day) and Dean Wade (knee, outside). However, the status of Darius Garland is a major concern for the team. The 24-year-old point guard plays an important role in the success of Cleveland Cavaliers this season, an average of 22.7 points and 7.0 assists in the last 20 games. Its ability to facilitate the crime and to provide a perimeter assessment makes it a decisive piece of Cleveland rotation.
Without Darius Garland, the cavaliers will need increased production from Donovan Mitchell, who runs the team with 23.8 points per game. Reserve guard Tai Jerome could also see an extended role if Garland was unable to answer.
A brief look at the offensive power of Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Meryl, from the bottom right, Donovan Mitchell (45) and Tai Jerome (2) reacted after a false conversation against Meryl in the first half of the NBA basketball match against Atlanta Hawks, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Cleveland. (Image via AP Photo/David Dermer)
Cleveland is a dominant offensive, ranked second in the NBA with 122.3 points per game. Their three -point firing is an important factor, with the team making 16.2 triples per game, ahead of its opponents with 2.8 per race. If Darius Garland is aside, the cavaliers will need their deep shooting to remain a strong weapon against a Pistons squad, allowing 113.7 points per game.
Detroit Pistons injury report on the game against Cleveland Cavaliers (February 5, 2025)
Detroit pistons (25-25) have their own injuries, with Jaden Ivy being excluded due to injury to the legs. However, Detroit will rely on Cade Cunningham, who has been in a tear, an average of 27.2 points and 9.1 assists in his last 20 games. However, the offensive efficiency of Pistons remains a problem as they are ranked 15th in scoring.
If Darius Garland is unable to play, the Cavaliers’ game plan is likely to be transferred to rely more on his Jaret Allen and Evan Mobli’s Frontcourt duo. Alan, an average of 10.5 struggles per game, will play a decisive role in controlling the paint, while the protective presence of mordy can help slow down Kenningham.
Cavaliers enter this match with a +524 evaluation differential, emphasizing their domination at both ends of the floor. Even if Garland is out, the Depth of Cleveland and the strong protective performance should give them an advantage against the piston.
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When and where to watch the game between Detroit Pisantons and Cleveland Cavaliers (February 5, 2025)
With a set of advice for 7:00 pm ET, all eyes will be on the final Cavaliers injury report to determine if Garland will be in action or whether Cleveland will have to adjust its play plan.