Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was brutally honest about Darius Garland‘s status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday. Basically, Atkinson wasn’t ready to predict whether Garland would play vs.

The Cleveland Cavaliers made quick work of their first-round matchup, delivering a clean 4-0 sweep against the Miami Heat with impressive performances on both ends of the floor. Now with their opening series wrapped up,

Thursday was the first positive sign related to Garland’s future availability — even though Atkinson paused when asked if there was any concern about Garland, who averaged 24.0 points and 7.0