The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Evan Mobley and De’Andre Hunter are listed as questionable for Tuesday’s Sport 2 in opposition to the Indiana Pacers.
Mobley injured his ankle and Hunter suffered a thumb sprain in Sport 1.
“I do not suppose they had been soiled performs, however I believe it handed a line of physicality,” mentioned Kenny Atkinson on Monday. “That line we have type of been speaking about the place it turned extreme. I do not suppose that is on Indiana; I’ve a lot respect for the way they play. However the truth of the matter, that is on the referees.”
Atkinson added that there was “actual concern” over whether or not Mobley and Hunter would seem in Sport 2.
Darius Garland, who has been out for 3 straight video games, can be listed as questionable.
Atkinson added that it was “troublesome to gauge” Garland’s standing.
Atkinson was additionally named NBA Coach of the Year on Monday.