Darius Garland helped the Cleveland Cavaliers secure a win against the Phoenix Suns on Monday. He led the game with 7 assists and added 3 steals, contributing to the team’s strong defensive effort. Garland also scored 16 points on perfect shooting from the field as the Cavaliers won 118-92.
What It Means
Garland’s performance against the Suns marked his fifth streak of games this season with at least five assists, each lasting two games. He is averaging 6.8 assists per game this season, ranking him first on his team and seventh among point guards in the league. Additionally, he has been a consistent contributor from beyond the arc, hitting three out of five attempts for a season average of 42.4% from three-point range. Garland has finished in the top five for assists at his position in over half of his games this year.
