Darius Garland led the Cleveland Cavaliers with a strong performance against the Houston Rockets on January 22, 2025. He scored 26 points, surpassing his projection by five points and leading both the game and his team in scoring. Garland also contributed five assists and three steals, exceeding expectations in these areas as well.
Despite Garland’s efforts, the Cavaliers lost to the Rockets by one point, with a final score of 109-108. His contributions were significant as he played for 33 minutes, slightly more than projected. The Cavaliers made 41 out of their 97 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 42.3%.
Garland’s performance was crucial for the team as he led in multiple statistical categories. His shooting accuracy was notable with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and three-point shooting at an impressive rate of 50%. This game added to his season-long streaks of scoring over twenty points and providing five or more assists.
