Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Paces team with 23 points
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Garland registered 23 points (9-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and five assists over 32 minutes during Sunday's 122-113 loss to Miami.
Garland tried to pick up the slack left behind by Donovan Mitchell's 12 points for the Cavaliers on Sunday, leading the team with 23 points, but it wasn't enough as Cleveland fell to the Heat. Over his last eight games, Garland is averaging 20.4 points, 5.4 assists and 2.9 three-pointers in 30.5 minutes per contest while shooting 41.1 percent from downtown. The star guard has a soft matchup on tap for Friday at home against the Wizards, who rank last in the league in points per game allowed (123.0).
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Removed from injury report
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Garland (head) carries no injury designation into Thursday's game versus Denver.
Garland exited Tuesday's victory over Washington after colliding with Jonas Valanciunas, but the incident will not prompt any further absence. The 24-year-old is averaging 23.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists and just 1.0 turnovers across his last three healthy contests.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Headed to locker room
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Garland left Tuesday's game versus the Wizards with 8:08 remaining in the third quarter due to an apparent head injury, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
Garland was sent to the locker room after colliding with Jonas Valanciunas. If the star guard is unable to return, he will finish Tuesday's contest with 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists and one steal in 17 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Heating up from beyond arc
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Garland racked up 22 points (5-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five rebounds and eight assists over 32 minutes during Sunday's 115-111 win over the Celtics.
Garland's 22 points were overshadowed a bit by backcourt mate Donovan Mitchell's game-high 35 points on the strength of his second-half heroics in Sunday's narrow win over the defending-champion Celtics, but this display was a major improvement from Garland's 3-for-21 showing from the floor in a loss to Boston on Nov. 19. The 24-year-old star guard has returned to form in his past four outings following that dreadful performance, however, averaging 21.5 points, 6.5 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 3.8 three-pointers in 32.2 minutes per game and shooting a hot 53.6 percent from deep during this period. Garland has a highly favorable matchup Tuesday with the 2-16 Wizards, a club with the worst defensive efficiency rating (117.6) in the NBA this season.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Team-high 29 points Friday
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Garland accumulated 29 points (11-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 117-101 loss to Atlanta.
Garland and Evan Mobley (24) carried the scoring load for the Cavaliers on Friday in a game that saw leading scorer Donovan Mitchell score just 12 points on 5-of-23 shooting. It was the third time this season that Garland has connected on five threes or more, and over his last three outings he's gone 11-for-23 from beyond the arc.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Good to go Sunday
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Garland (groin) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Raptors.
Garland will return to action Sunday after missing Cleveland's previous contest due to a left groin strain. The 24-year-old guard should reclaim his starting spot from Ty Jerome. Garland is averaging 21.5 points, 7.8 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 32.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Listed out for Wednesday
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Garland will not play Wednesday against the Pelicans due to left groin soreness.
Wednesday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set against a very shorthanded New Orleans team, so the Cavaliers are likely exercising caution here. With Garland sidelined, Ty Jerome is likely to step into a larger role, and Craig Porter could be way more involved as well after a strong showing against the Celtics on Tuesday. Garland's next chance to play will be Sunday against Toronto.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Leads way with 25 points
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Garland registered 25 points (7-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five rebounds and 12 assists across 30 minutes during Sunday's 128-114 win over the Hornets.
Garland took over as the team's primary scoring threat Sunday while Donovan Mitchell got the day off for rest purposes. Garland responded by leading his squad in points and assists, setting a new top mark on the year in the assist column. Garland is averaging 23.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.2 steals over his last five appearances.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Scores 20, hands out six dimes
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Garland notched 20 points (8-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 105-100 victory over the Nets.
Garland is enjoying an excellent start to the season, and he reached the 20-point mark for the fourth time across six outings since the beginning of November. He seems to be alternating with Evan Mobley in the No. 2 role on offense behind Donovan Mitchell, but Garland is also posting solid numbers as a playmaker and defender. He's handed out at least six assists in eight of his 11 contests while recording multiple steals four times.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Drops 27 points vs. Golden State
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Garland finished Friday's 136-117 win over the Warriors with 27 points (9-17 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six assists, three rebounds and three steals over 30 minutes.
Garland was the leading scorer Friday, and while the Cavs led by 41 points at halftime, he still managed to reach 30 minutes of playing time. Garland shot 37.1 percent from three-point range during the 2023-24 regular season, but he has been lethal from beyond the arc this year and is shooting 48.6 percent from deep on 7.4 3PA/G. Through the first 10 regular-season games, Garland is averaging 20.5 points, 6.7 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 29.2 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Shines as top scorer in win
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Garland finished with 39 points (15-22 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists and two rebounds in 35 minutes during Monday's 116-114 win over the Bucks.
Garland scored a game-high 39 points in an extremely efficient outing. The 24-year-old followed up an 11-point and 10-assist game against the Bucks on Saturday with a lights-out performance from downtown Monday. Garland has averaged 20.5 points, 6.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 28.9 minutes per game through eight regular-season outings. The guard has also shot 52.5 percent from the field and 44.8 percent from beyond the arc thus far.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Leader in scoring in victory
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Garland contributed 25 points (8-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Friday's 120-109 victory over the Magic.
Garland led the way for Cleveland on the offensive side of the floor, leading all Cavaliers players in scoring and threes made in another impressive offensive showcase. Garland has connected on at least three thees in four contests this season, and he has tallied at least 25 points in two outings.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Doubles-doubles in win vs. Lakers
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Garland accumulated 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt), 10 assists and two steals over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 134-110 victory over the Lakers.
Garland didn't have his best shooting performance and had a rough showing from three-point range, but he salvaged his fantasy line with his 10 assists, representing a season-high mark for him. The emergence of Evan Mobley means Garland may now be the third-best offensive option for Cleveland, which might lead to a slight regression in the scoring column but an uptick in the assists category. Garland is averaging 17.8 points and 6.0 assists per game to open the campaign.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Struggles with shot in opener
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Garland totaled seven points (3-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt), one rebound and six assists across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 136-106 victory over the Raptors.
The Cavaliers cruised their way to a 30-point win over the Raptors in this season opener, but Garland didn't do much outside of handing six assists and struggled badly with his shot. The talented floor general should find a way to turn things around sooner rather than later, as he's averaged at least 18.0 points per game in each of the past three seasons. But he might be in line for fewer touches going forward, as Evan Mobley is likely to operate as the Cavaliers' second-best option on offense behind Donovan Mitchell.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Six swipes vs. Pistons
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Garland finished Wednesday's 108-92 preseason loss to Detroit with nine points (3-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two assists, one rebound and six steals over 25 minutes.
Garland struggled with his shot Wednesday, but he made up for that on the defensive side of the floor as he was responsible for six of the Cavaliers' 13 steals in the loss. Garland missed 19 games in 2023-24 due to a fractured jaw, and upon his return he averaged 16.6 points, 6.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 33 minutes per game over 37 regular-season contests.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Back in starting lineup
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Garland (rest) will start Wednesday's preseason game against the Pistons.
Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert and Evan Mobley will all return to action after missing Cleveland's previous preseason contest. Garland's stats took a turn for the worse last year, but he was battling the lingering effects of an early-season injury and is looking for a bounce-back campaign now that he's healthy.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Won't suit up against Indiana
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Garland won't play in Thursday's preseason game versus the Pacers, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Although Garland hasn't suffered any injury, the Cavaliers are opting to sit all of their starters for Thursday's contest. Garland should be available for Wednesday's preseason matchup with Detroit.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Leads offensively in Game 4 loss
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Garland accumulated 30 points (12-27 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 40 minutes during Monday's 109-102 loss to Boston in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Garland led all Cavaliers in scoring while connecting on a quartet of threes, handing out a team-high-tying assist total and adding a pair of steals in a well-rounded Game 4 against the Celtics. Garland, playing with more weight on his shoulders to lead the short-handed Cavaliers offensively, posted his highest scoring total of the postseason thus far. He has recorded at least 14 points and four assists in all four games against Boston in the semifinals.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Poor shooting display Tuesday
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Garland had 14 points (6-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 120-95 loss to the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Garland is in line for a rough matchup in this series, as he'll have to deal with two excellent defenders in Jrue Holiday and Derrick White, so his Game 1 display is not entirely surprising. He didn't have his best performances in the first-round series against the Magic either, and he's averaging just 14.8 points and 5.4 assists per game through eight playoff appearances. In fact, Garland has failed to surpass the 15-point mark in six of his eight playoff outings, a clear downgrade after averaging 18.0 points per contest during the regular season.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Stuffs stat sheet in Game 7 win
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Garland finished with 12 points (3-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists and three steals across 30 minutes during Sunday's 106-94 victory over the Magic in Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Garland struggled badly from the floor and finished with more field-goal attempts than points scored. However, the speedy point guard salvaged his fantasy performance by delivering decent numbers in other categories. The Cavaliers need Garland to play a more prominent role on offense during the Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup against the Celtics, as he averaged only 14.9 points per game while shooting 44.9 percent from the floor in the first round.
