Darius Garland’s smile disappeared. Literally. Metaphorically. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard had broken his jaw against Boston on Dec. 14, 2023, and post-surgery, it was wired shut so that it could heal properly.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, with Darius Garland healthy, are ready to face the Milwaukee Bucks with their impressive 53-10 record. Key players Mitchell and Allen have been vital to their success. The Bucks face injury challenges but remain strong with leaders Antetokounmpo and Lillard.

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The Milwaukee Bucks is all prepared to host Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, March 9 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

Garland became the subject of trade rumors in the offseason after a broken jaw and death of his grandmother derailed his season.

Despite last offseason’s speculation that Darius Garland and the Cavs might part ways following their second-round playoff loss to Boston, that was never a serious option—for either side.

SportsLine's model simulated the Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Friday

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Ticket prices to Darius Garland Island have skyrocketed in recent months — if you refused to get yours when his numbers were down after he broke his jaw, then you’re out of luck. Garland is ...