Darius Garland’s toe is still barking, and so are the critics. With Indiana looming, the Cavs face a test of depth, identity, and belief.

Sour grapes? The usual end of series blather? A veiled attack in support of his chastised teammate? A morsel of truth? In the aftermath of Cleveland’s four-game sweep over Miami in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs,

After Garland said the Cavaliers' strategy was to pick on him, Herro said Somebody that doesn’t play defense shouldn’t be talking either."