The Golden State Warriors saw their five-game road winning streak come to an end on Friday as they fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 136-117. The Cavaliers dominated the game, fueled by a powerful first half that left the Warriors trailing 83-42 at halftime. Darius Garland was the star of the night, leading the Cavs’ offense with a stellar performance.
Garland, who one claimed to lose his interest in basketball, showcased his shooting skills, hitting back-to-back three-pointers late in the third quarter. He finished the game with 27 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists. His efforts were key in extending the Cavaliers’ home record to a 10-0 start.
Evan Mobley was the team’s second-highest scorer with 23 points and 4 assists, while Ty Jerome, facing his former Warriors teammates, added 20 points and 3 assists. Donovan Mitchell added 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists to the win.
Isaac Okoro also contributed significantly with 16 points. Jarrett Allen recorded a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds.
For the Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga led with 21 points, while Stephen Curry, limited to just 24 minutes of play, managed 12 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists. Brandin Podziemski scored 14 points with 7 rebounds.
Both Andrew Wiggins and Moses Moody chipped in 11 points each. New addition Buddy Hield had a quiet night, scoring only 3 points, while Gary Payton contributed 8 points.
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Darius Garland’s Historic Shooting Efficiency Makes Him A Guard To Watch
Darius Garland was the driving force behind the Cavaliers’ dominant victory over the Warriors. Garland finished with 27 points on 9-of-17 shooting, including an impressive 6 three-pointers, along with 6 assists and 3 steals.
With the win, Garland has become the only guard in the NBA this season to shoot 50/40/90%. His shooting splits of 52% from the field, 49% from beyond the arc, and 94% from the free-throw line are rare in the modern NBA, especially for a guard. This season, Garland is averaging 20.5 points per game, 6.7 assists per game, and 3.6 three-pointers made per game.
Garland’s comeback from last season has been one of the most exciting storylines for the Cavs this season. The Cavaliers will face the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, and Garland will look to continue his strong play as the Cavs aim to extend their undefeated streak.
