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Darius Garland, the Cleveland Cavaliers' point guard, is out after toe surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season. His absence follows a postseason where he averaged 18.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists over five games.

Before his surgery, Garland dealt with a left great toe sprain, which sidelined him multiple times during the playoffs. The Cavaliers will now rely more on Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley as they navigate the start of the season without Garland.

In Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton contributed 17 points, 6 assists, and 2 blocks. Despite his efforts, the Pacers lost to the Thunder, 123-107. Haliburton has played in 17 postseason games, maintaining an average of 18.7 points per game.

Haliburton has dished out 4 or more assists in 17 straight postseason games. Over the last 5 games, he is averaging 19.6 points and 9.2 assists per game. His postseason shooting averages stand at 47.0% from the field and 33.6% from three-point range.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a strong performance in the Oklahoma City Thunder's victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. He contributed 34 points, 8 assists, and 4 steals, helping the Thunder secure a 123-107 win.

In this postseason, Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game. He has maintained a streak of scoring 14 or more points in 17 straight games.

Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies is out due to ankle surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season. In the postseason, Edey averaged 9.0 PPG, 9.8 RPG, and 1.7 APG over six games.

Jarace Walker is out with a sprained right ankle. This is not his first ankle issue this season, as he was previously listed as questionable in March and June with similar concerns.

This season, Walker has played in 16 postseason games, averaging 3.3 points per game. With him sidelined, players like Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith might see slightly increased roles in upcoming games.

Tony Bradley of the Indiana Pacers is dealing with a left hip flexor strain, making him questionable for upcoming games. This season, Bradley has appeared in 16 postseason games, averaging 1.0 PPG and 1.6 RPG.

In recent games, Bradley's minutes have varied, with his last appearance logging five minutes against the Knicks. Notable teammates like Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam have been leading the Pacers, as seen in their recent victory over the Knicks, 125-108.

Jayson Tatum is out as he recovers from a torn right Achilles tendon. He is expected to miss the start of the 2025-2026 season, impacting the Boston Celtics' lineup and depth.

This postseason, Tatum played in 8 games, averaging 28.1 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.4 assists.

Andrew Nembhard had a strong game against the New York Knicks. He scored 14 points, collected 6 steals, and played 37 minutes. These numbers were above his average postseason stats of 12.8 points per game and 32.9 minutes.

Tyrese Haliburton had a strong game against the New York Knicks, scoring 21 points and leading with 13 assists. He also grabbed 6 rebounds and recorded 3 steals in 36 minutes of play.

Haliburton exceeded his projections in points, assists, and steals, while also achieving a double-double. He has now dished out 6 or more assists in 6 straight games in the Conference Finals.

Obi Toppin played 25 minutes against the Knicks, scoring 18 points and making 3 blocks. His performance exceeded his point projection by 7 and his block projection by 3.

In this game, Toppin also led his team in rebounds with 6. This game performance is higher than his season average of 8.7 points per game and his recent 3-game average of 11.3 points per game in the postseason.