When it comes to Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson sees some similarities in his game to Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey. Garland might be the older player, landing in the league one draft class higher than Maxey,

Cleveland's Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell both had strong outings in the Cavaliers' defeat to Houston on Saturday night.

The Rockets hit two free throws late while the Cavaliers missed two free throws seconds later, allowing Houston to hold off Cleveland .

Before the 2024-25 season started, Darius Garland thought about leaving the Cavaliers following their second-round exit from the playoffs.

With the Cavaliers down two points, Darius Garland, their potential All-Star guard and 90 percent free-throw shooter, sat alone at the line with the chance to give Cleveland the lead. Even if he failed to make all three free throws, Cleveland, via a Flagrant One on the Rockets, would have the ball with a chance to seal the game.

Another excellent performance

Cleveland looks to stop its three-game slide when the Cleveland Cavaliers take on Detroit. Monday's meeting is the first this season between the squads.

Alperen Sengun made two free throws with 4.5 seconds left and Darius Garland missed two of three free throws after that to allow the Houston Rockets to hold on for a 109-108 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have dropped their third straight game to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, but their star backcourt put on a dazzling offensive display. Darius Garland led the charge with 39 points,

The Cavs have dropped two consecutive games for only the second time this season as they look to rebound Saturday night against the Houston Rockets.

Jayson Tatum led the way with 24 points, six rebounds and three assists. Bridges has become one of the best dunkers in the NBA, and this slam shows why. He has six points, three rebounds and three assists. Charlotte leads New Orleans after the first quarter, 31-23.