Evan Mobley and Darius Garland, two Cavaliers, Will Miss Weeks of Playing

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without point guard Darius Garland and center Evan Mobley for an extended period of time.

Garland broke his jaw in a collision with Boston Celtics big Kristaps Porzingis on Thursday and will be out for four weeks following surgery next week. Mobley will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and will be out for six to eight weeks.

According to ESPN, Mobley, who is averaging 16 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game, will have a loose body removed from his knee. According to ESPN Stats & Information, he is one of three players averaging 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 55% shooting this season, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Domantas Sabonis.

He has missed four straight games due to a knee injury after missing only three last season. This season, the Cavaliers are 1-3 without Mobley.

Garland was hurt early in the third quarter of the Celtics’ 116-107 win. Garland was evaluated in the locker room but returned to the game, playing the most of the second half and finished with 19 points and three assists. On Friday, the seriousness of the injuries was determined.

This season, Garland is averaging 20.7 points and 5.9 assists per game.

The injuries are a setback for the Cavaliers, who are 13-12 and on a three-game losing streak after falling to the Eastern Conference-leading Celtics in two games this week in Boston.

The Cavaliers are weak at guard, as backup point guard Ricky Rubio has been away from the club all season to work on his mental health, while Ty Jerome has been out with a high ankle sprain.