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Darius Garland - Won't play MondayGarland (back) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Timberwolves.

ImpactGarland is slated to miss his third straight game and his eighth overall since he first started experiencing the soreness in his back. With Rajon Rondo (toe) and Caris LeVert (foot) also out, Brandon Goodwin and Cedi Osman figure to see increased playing time against Minnesota.

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Cedi Osman - Delivers quality line SaturdayOsman posted 19 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five assists, four rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes Saturday in the Cavaliers' 92-86 win over the Wizards.

ImpactThough he earned more playmaking opportunities with three guards (Darius Garland, Caris LeVert and Rajon Rondo) sitting out due to injuries, Osman primarily took playing time away from big man Kevin Love, who was limited to 14 minutes. Osman capitalized on the added minutes and delivered a well-rounded fantasy line, with the poor free-throw shooting representing the only blemish. Even if Love recaptures a larger role in the Cavs' next game Monday against the Timberwolves, Osman should still benefit from the aforementioned absences of Garland (back), LeVert (foot) and Rondo (toe).

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Evan Mobley - Solid all-around gameMobley notched 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 37 minutes during Saturday's 92-86 victory over Washington.

ImpactMobley was one of three Cavaliers that recorded a double-double in this contest along with Jarrett Allen and Lauri Markkanen. The rookie wasn't very consistent, but he still found a way to leave his mark on both ends of the court. Mobley is averaging 14.6 points and 8.2 rebounds per game while recording four double-doubles across nine games this month.

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Lauri Markkanen - Leads Cavs in scoringMarkkanen amassed 23 points (6-18 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 35 minutes during Saturday's 92-86 victory over the Wizards.

ImpactMarkkanen was one of three Cavaliers that recorded a double-double in this contest along with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, and the former Bulls forward continues to deliver decent performances. He's now scored over 20 points in three of his last four appearances and seems to be trending in the right direction.

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Jarrett Allen - Efficient double-double in winAllen supplied 18 points (7-8 FG, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds and three steals over 34 minutes during Saturday's 92-86 victory over the Wizards.

ImpactAllen was one of three Cavaliers that recorded a double-double in this contest along with Evan Mobley and Lauri Markkanen. The All-Star big man has been one of the best two-way players in the league over the course of February, posting five double-doubles over his last eight games and averaging 16.4 points with 11.9 rebounds across nine outings this month.

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Rui Hachimura - Goes for 10 points off benchHachimura provided 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 22 minutes during Saturday's 92-86 loss to the Cavaliers.

ImpactHis final stat line didn't impress too much, but Hachimura looked productive off the bench in a game where the Wizards struggled badly on offense all night long. He continues to play off the bench and that role might not change any time soon, but he's adjusting well. The second-year forward is averaging 10.3 points per game across 10 appearances this month.

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Daniel Gafford - Efficient performance in lossGafford accumulated 14 points (7-9 FG, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes during Saturday's 92-86 loss to Cleveland.

ImpactGafford has started each of Washington's two games following the All-Star break and his numbers have been similar in both contests, with double-digit points and at least six rebounds in the two games. He's been struggling with fitness and consistency this month and that is reflected in his numbers, as he's averaging just 9.6 points and 5.6 boards per game in February.

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