The Cavaliers will be shorthanded as they have three rotation players listed on the injury report ahead of their 7 p.m. Wednesday game against the Celtics. Darius Garland (toe surgery), Max Strus (left foot surgery) and Sam Merrill (right hip contusion) are all out, as is two-way wing Nae’Qwan Tomlin.

Garland and Strus have yet to play this season due to their respective surgeries. It’s unclear when they could be back on the court. Merrill suffered his hip contusion against the Pistons on Monday as he’ll miss his first game. He’s had a red-hot start to the season, averaging 17.3 points through four games while shooting 51.4% from 3.

The Celtics are expected to be at full strength as Jaylen Brown is probable for Wednesday’s game. He’s dealt with a hamstring strain to open the season, b

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