Darius Garland led the Cleveland Cavaliers in scoring against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, putting up 20 points. He also added seven assists, leading his team in that category as well. Despite his efforts, the Cavaliers lost 108-93.
What It Means
Garland’s 20-point game against the Pacers marks another strong performance, as he has now scored 20 or more points in two consecutive games. This season, he is averaging 21 points per game, ranking him seventh among point guards. His assist numbers are also impressive, with an average of 6.7 per game, placing him first on his team and seventh at his position. Garland has been a consistent performer from beyond the arc too, making nearly three three-pointers per game at a rate of 43.3%. He has finished inside the top five for assists among all players in about 19% of his games this season.
