Garland finished Friday's 133-124 win over the Grizzlies with 20 points (7-17 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and four steals in 30 minutes.
Garland finished just one dime away from recording what would've been his third double-double since the beginning of February, but the star floor general has been remarkably consistent in recent weeks. He's scored in double digits while handing seven or more assists in six of his last eight outings, a span in which he's averaging a solid line of 18.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Drops 30 points in two-way showing
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Garland had 30 points (11-24 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and four steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 109-104 victory over Brooklyn.
Garland impressed on both ends of the floor for Cleveland in Tuesday's battle, leading all players in scoring, threes made, assists and steals in an all-around showcase. Garland tied a season high with four steals, a mark he has recorded on three occasions. He has surpassed the 30-point mark in five outings, adding eight or more dimes in four of those contests.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Hands out 10 assists
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Garland finished Wednesday's 112-107 win over the Heat with 15 points (5-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 32 minutes.
Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley carried the Cavaliers in the scoring column in this tight win, but Garland made his presence felt as a playmaker en route to his first double-double since Feb. 2. This was Garland's sixth game with at least 10 assists this season. He's averaging 6.8 dimes per contest in 2024-25.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Sinks five treys in Tuesday's win
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Garland notched 19 points (7-22 FG, 5-11 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 139-117 win over the Bulls.
The 25-year-old guard has been productive since missing two games in late February due to a hip issue, but he's still struggling to find his rhythm on offense. Over his last three contests, Garland has averaged 17.3 points, 7.0 assists, 3.0 threes, 2.7 boards and 0.7 steals while shooting just 32.8 percent from the floor and 36.0 percent from beyond the arc, rates well below his 48.2 percent and 42.1 percent marks on the season.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Scores 20, hands out seven dimes
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Garland registered 20 points (9-23 FG, 2-7 3Pt), three rebounds and seven assists in 32 minutes during Friday's 123-116 win over the Celtics.
Garland didn't have his best shooting performance in this win. Still, the star floor general found a way to provide a spark on offense with his seven assists, allowing Donovan Mitchell, who posted 41 points, to focus more on the scoring department. Garland, who featured in this game after missing the previous two contests with a hip problem, has been averaging 18.8 points and 6.1 assists per game since the beginning of February.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Removed from injury report
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Garland (hip) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Celtics.
This sets the stage for Garland to return from a two-game absence due to a hip contusion. The star guard wouldn't figure to have any minutes restrictions in Friday's showdown. Across his last 11 games, Garland has averaged 21.5 points, 6.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.9 three-pointers in 29.7 minutes while shooting 41.6 percent from downtown.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Ruled out Tuesday
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Garland (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Garland will miss a second straight game for the Cavaliers as he continues to deal with a left high contusion. Cleveland will likely turn to De'Andre Hunter, Ty Jerome and Max Strus to shoulder the load in the backcourt for the injured All-Star guard.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Iffy for Tuesday
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Garland (hip) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Garland is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest due to a left hip contusion. If the star point guard remains on the shelf Tuesday, Ty Jerome, Max Strus and De'Andre Hunter are all candidates for a bump in playing time. Over his last five outings, Garland has averaged 16.4 points, 6.0 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 28.0 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Won't play Sunday
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Garland (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Garland will miss just his third game of the season due to a left hip contusion he likely suffered in Thursday's win over the Nets. Ty Jerome and Craig Porter figure to see larger roles with Garland sidelined.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Questionable against Memphis
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Garland is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Grizzlies due to a left hip contusion.
Garland is in danger of missing just his third game of the season Sunday due to a left hip contusion. If the star guard is ultimately forced to sit out, Ty Jerome and Craig Porter will likely receive increased playing time.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Comes close to double-double
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Garland totaled 18 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and three steals across 29 minutes during Thursday's 110-97 victory over the Nets.
Garland finished just one assist away from a double-double, and while the star floor general hasn't exactly been turning heads as a playmaker in recent weeks, he remains a key cog in the Cavaliers' offensive scheme, allowing the likes of Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen to thrive as scoring weapons. This was the fourth time Garland dished out at least seven dimes in his last eight contests, and he's averaging 22.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game over his last 10 outings.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Dishes three dimes in All-Star Game
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Garland registered six points (2-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three assists and two steals over 6:22 of court time during Kenny's Young Stars' 41-32 loss to Chuck's Global Stars in the first round of the NBA All-Star Game Tournament.
Garland finished as Team Kenny's leader in steals and co-led in assists with Jalen Brunson. Garland earned his second All-Star selection having averaged 21.6 points, 6.7 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals over 30.2 minutes per game, and he has played an integral role in the Cavaliers' 44-10 regular-season record. Garland and the Cavs will hit the road to face the Nets on Thursday.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Third in 3-Point contest
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Garland scored 19 points in the final round of the Starry 3-Point Contest on Saturday and finished third behind Tyler Herro (24) and Buddy Hield (23).
Garland got off to a good start with a 24-point first round, which was second-best behind Hield (31), but the former wasn't able to match that performance in the finals. It was a solid outing for Garland, who made his first appearance at the 3-Point Contest on Saturday. He will represent Team Kenny in Sunday's All-Star Game tournament and will face Team Chuck in the first round.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Drains four from deep in win
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Garland contributed 17 points (6-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and three assists over 27 minutes during Monday's 128-107 win over the Timberwolves.
Garland helped the Cavaliers secure the blowout win Monday against the Timberwolves, as he was red-hot from deep, hitting four of his six attempts from beyond the arch. The 24-year-old guard is averaging a career-high 21.8 points per game this season while shooting a career-high 43.8 from beyond the arc for Cleveland.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Lifts from deep in 25-point outing
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Garland posted 25 points (8-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one block over 31 minutes in Wednesday's 118-115 win over Detroit.
Garland shined offensively in Wednesday's outing, leading all Cavaliers players in threes made while concluding second on the team in scoring and assists in a winning effort. Garland has found success from deep as of late, connecting on three or more threes in nine of his last 10 outings. He has now tallied 25 or more points in seven of his last 10 appearances.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Leads team in multiple categories
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Garland dropped 26 points (11-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and two steals in 30 minutes during Thursday's 137-115 win over the Hawks.
The newly minted All-Star paced his team as a scorer and playmaker in the blowout victory. He also joined Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill with the most steals, rounding out what was a solid all-around effort. Garland has been good all season but really started to gain steam in January, averaging 24.8 points, 7.0 assists and 3.0 threes while shooting 51.7 percent from the field and 41.6 percent from behind the arc.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Will rest Wednesday
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Garland has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat for rest purposes.
Wednesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set for the Cavaliers, so presumably, Garland will be ready to play Thursday against Atlanta. Garland has made 13 appearances in January so far, averaging 24.7 points, 7.0 assists, 3.1 three-pointers, 2.5 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 31.4 minutes. Ty Jerome could step into a larger role with Garland sidelined Wednesday.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Leads way offensively in victory
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Garland posted 22 points (8-19 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and seven assists in 31 minutes during Monday's 110-91 win over Detroit.
Garland lifted Cleveland on the offensive end of the floor Monday, leading all players in scoring, threes made and assists to go along with a handful of rebounds in a well-rounded performance. Garland has been hot from deep as of late, connecting on three or more threes in six straight contests while pairing it with at least 20 points in five of those outings.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Leads near-comeback effort
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Garland registered 39 points (14-22 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds and nine assists in 36 minutes during Saturday's 135-131 loss to the Rockets.
Garland was the leading scorer for both teams Saturday, with 27 of his 39 points coming in the second half. His two free throws at the 1:51 mark of the fourth quarter tied the game at 124, but Houston proceeded to go on a 10-2 run to extend the Cavaliers' losing streak to three games. Garland has scored at least 20 points and dished five assists in eight of his last nine outings, and he'll look to help get the Cavs back to their winning ways Monday against the Pistons.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Another excellent performance
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Garland ended Friday's 132-129 loss to Philadelphia with 26 points (10-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, seven assists and one steal in 32 minutes.
While Garland took a backseat in the scoring department to Donovan Mitchell's 37-point display Friday, he was still able to match his backcourt mate with seven assists to lead the Cavaliers. Garland appears to be on pace for his second career All-Star selection in 2024-25, as he's excelled with averages of 25.1 points, 7.1 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 3.1 threes while shooting 42.4 percent from deep over his last nine games amid a rock-solid season as Cleveland's floor general.
