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Merrill gets MRI on hamstring after Game 1 injury
Merrill played 6:41 off the bench and did not return after injuring his left hamstring in the first quarter.
- Cavaliers backup shooting guard Sam Merrill missed practice Wednesday after undergoing an MRI on his left hamstring, sustained during Tuesday's 111-101 loss to the Detroit Pistons in Game 1.
- Managing a separate right hand and finger injury, Merrill checked into the opener at Little Caesars Arena with 6:41 remaining in the first quarter, playing just over 6 minutes before exiting.
- Averaging 7.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 20.2 minutes this season, the backup guard appeared in all seven games of the Cavs' first-round series victory against the Toronto Raptors.
- Following the 111-101 loss in the Eastern Conference semifinal opener, the roster faces increased pressure while the team evaluates rotation options and awaits further medical updates on Merrill's availability.
- Rotation adjustments remain critical ahead of upcoming games, as managing both hand and hamstring injuries will determine whether Merrill contributes to Cleveland's efforts to level the Eastern Conference series.
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Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill gets MRI on hamstring and sits out practice after Game 1 injury
Cleveland Cavaliers reserve guard Sam Merrill had an MRI on his left hamstring after injuring it in a Game 1 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
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