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          How Varejao injury hurts Cavs

          Anderson Varejao was averaging 9.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Mike Lawrie/Getty Images
          • Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterDec 24, 2014, 01:22 PM ET
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            • Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
            • Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
            • Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
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          One of the Cleveland Cavaliers' worst fears came to fruition on Tuesday night, when center Anderson Varejao tore the Achilles tendon in his left foot during a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tests Wednesday confirmed the tear, according to Brian Windhorst, and presuming it's a full rupture, Varejao's 2014-15 season is over.