Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Just shy of double-double
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Garland recorded 21 points (9-27 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists and three steals in Friday's 107-101 loss to Atlanta.
Garland had a subpar shooting night but constantly set his teammates up for open looks while coming up with a trio of steals. The 2022 All-Star finished the season with averages of 21.7 points, 8.6 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Excels for Cavs in loss
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Garland registered 34 points (13-24 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, five assists and two steals in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 115-108 loss to the Nets.
Garland proved he's capable of putting up gaudy numbers in a playoff setting, but the Cavaliers couldn't come away with the win. The performance marked the eighth time this season Garland scored at least 30 points. Next, Cleveland will face the winner of the Hawks-Hornets matchup.
Garland recorded 27 points (11-24 FG, 2-6 3PT, 3-5 FT), 10 assists, six rebounds and two steals in Tuesday's 120-115 loss to Orlando.
Garland has reached double-digit assists in 13 of his last 17 games. The third-year guard's scoring numbers have also been off the charts, as he's had 20-plus points in 25 of his last 30 contests while shooting 45.7 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from deep.
Garland registered 23 points (7-18 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and four steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 112-108 loss to Philadelphia.
Garland posted his lowest assist total in over a month, while shooting 38.9 percent from the field. Nonetheless, Garland led Cleveland in scoring and is a deference-maker when on the floor. Over his past five games, Garland is a scorching 18-of-32 from beyond the arc. He has a matchup against a surprisingly stout Magic defense Tuesday.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Remains double-double machine
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Garland supplied 24 points (8-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and 13 assists over 36 minutes during Saturday's 119-101 victory over New York.
A performance like Saturday's has become the norm for Garland, who is having a breakout third season. It marked his 28th double-double on the season and his 18th 20-and-10 game.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Hits for 18 against Hawks
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Garland registered 18 points (7-21 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), one rebound, eight assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Thursday's 131-107 loss to the Hawks.
While he fell a couple dimes short of another double-double, Garland was still the most productive member of the Cavaliers' depleted starting five. Over the last 13 games, the third-year guard is averaging 25.2 points, 10.6 assists, 3.6 boards, 2.1 threes and 1.5 steals as Cleveland limps toward the play-in tournament.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Second straight double-double
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Garland notched 25 points (10-17 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and four steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 120-112 loss to the Mavericks.
Garland recorded a second straight double-double with a fine performance on the offensive end of the floor and yet another double-digit outing in assists. The guard has dished out at least 10 assists in all but one game since March 18, and he's still putting up dominating numbers offensively. Garland is averaging 24.9 points during that span, and he's posted at least 20 points in every game but two since returning from a back injury March 2 against Charlotte.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Double-double in losing effort
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Garland registered 18 points (7-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and 10 assists over 38 minutes during Thursday's 117-104 loss to Toronto.
The third-year point guard saw his streak of games with at least 20 points end at eight, but he was able to extend his current double-double streak to four. Since missing the last three games in February due to a sore back, Garland has been on fire, and through 12 contests in March he's averaging 25.7 points, 11.3 assists, 3.4 boards, 2.2 threes and 1.3 steals.
Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Sublime in contested loss
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Garland finished with 29 points (10-23 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, 17 assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Monday's 131-120 loss to the Lakers.
Garland's whopping 17 assists aren't even his highest assist total of the month, as he racked up 19 dimes against Philadelphia three weeks ago. Garland's 8.5 assists per game rank sixth in the league. He also led Cleveland in points Monday and has exceeded 20 points in eight straight contests. Garland will look to stay hot versus the Raptors on Thursday.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Dishes out team-high 14 assists
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Garland totaled 25 points (9-20 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds, 14 assists and one steal across 45 minutes during Friday's 119-116 overtime win over the Nuggets.
Garland scored 20-plus points for the eighth time over the Cavaliers' last nine games and recorded his sixth double-double during that stretch. In March, the second-year point guard has averaged 26.3 points, 10.8 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 39.3 minutes per game. Garland has completely put the back issue that caused him to miss eight games in February behind him and appears set to dominate during the stretch run.
Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Volume-based 22 points in loss
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Garland accumulated 22 points (5-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 11-12 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 118-114 loss to the 76ers.
Garland scored more than 20 points for the fifth consecutive game, but he's also shot under 40 percent from the field in his last four contests. Mired in a miniature shooting slump, Cleveland has payed the price -- dropping three of their last four games. Garland is a keystone in the offense and a huge factor in orchestrating the Cavaliers' lineups.
Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Leads team with 25 points
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Garland provided 25 points (9-24 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 42 minutes during Saturday's 101-91 loss to the Bulls.
Garland's shot volume saved his fantasy totals as he struggled from the field during Saturday's loss. As usual, his assist and rebound numbers came through, but he led a Cleveland offense that underperformed, especially from beyond the arc. The Cavaliers converted only five three-pointers in the loss, and Garland missed all three of his attempts.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Claims another double-double
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Garland amassed 24 points (4-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 15-16 FT), 10 assists, two rebounds and one steal in 36 minutes during Friday's 117-105 loss to the Heat.
Garland came away with his fourth consecutive double-double, and though a rough night from the field tarnished his overall output, the elite free-throw shooting may have gone a long way toward swinging that category for managers in head-to-head playoff matchups. Poor shooting nights from the field are few and far between for Garland, whose 47.5 percent mark for the season is well above average for a starting guard with a 27.3 percent usage rate. The third-year guard continues to build a strong case for being one of the NBA's most improved players this season.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Torches Pacers for career-high 41
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Garland finished with 41 points (14-26 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 9-9 FT), 13 assists, five rebounds and two steals across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 127-124 win over Indiana.
Garland lit up the struggling Pacers for a career-high scoring total on supremely efficient shooting. In addition, he finished with his sixth game of the season with double-digit assists and at least two steals. With Jarrett Allen (finger) out indefinitely, Garland may have to take on even more of an offensive burden than usual going forward.
