Cleveland Cavaliers' Sam Merrill Undergoes MRI for Hamstring Injury
Cavs' Merrill undergoes MRI on left hamstring
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill underwent an MRI on his left hamstring after sustaining an injury during Game 1 against the Detroit Pistons. The team has held him out of practice as they prepare for the next game in the second-round playoff series.
- 01Sam Merrill injured his left hamstring in Game 1 against the Detroit Pistons.
- 02He had one assist and one turnover in just over six minutes of play.
- 03Merrill averaged 12.8 points during the regular season.
- 04He scored in double digits twice in the first-round series against the Toronto Raptors.
- 05The Cavaliers are looking to even the series in Detroit.
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Cleveland Cavaliers reserve guard Sam Merrill has undergone an MRI on his left hamstring following an injury sustained during Game 1 of the second-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons. In the opener, Merrill played just over six minutes, contributing one assist and one turnover. The Cavaliers have decided to hold him out of practice as they prepare for their next game, aiming to even the series after their loss. During the regular season, the 29-year-old Merrill averaged 12.8 points and showed strong performance in the first-round series against the Toronto Raptors, where he scored in double digits twice.
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Merrill's absence could affect the Cavaliers' bench strength and overall performance in the playoffs, impacting their chances to advance further.
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