Garland is averaging 18 points and 6.9 assists in 26 games played this season.
Merrill’s injury is on the same hand that he initially injured in November. The injury is labeled as a right-hand sprain, the same designation as the one that kept him out for over a month earlier this season.
Merrill is in the midst of the best season of his career. He’s averaging 13.8 points on 45.5% shooting from three in 24 games.
As of this time, the team hasn’t provided a concrete update on either injury besides indicating that both will miss Friday’s game.
The Cavs will also be without the services of Max Strus (foot), Dean Wade (knee contusion), Luke Travers (G League), and Chris Livingston (G League).
The Sixers could be without key players as well. Dominick Barlow is listed as questionable with a back contusion. Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (knee) are both probable for Friday’s game.