Cavs Top 3: Darius Garland starred in the “Who’s The Boss?” revival vs. the Nets

By Chad Porto

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 17: Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket around Patty Mills #8 of the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Nets 114-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

The Cleveland Cavaliers took the Nets down behind Darius Garland’s efforts.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling after Monday afternoon’s win against The Brooklyn Nets. The Cavs efforts against the Nets were impressive, and despite the Nets being without Kevin Durant, they had James Harden and Kyrie Irving. A duo good enough to win on their own.

For the Cavs to beat the Nets is a clear sign that this team is for real. They are now 27-18 on the season while riding a five-game winning streak. Their 114-107 win against Brooklyn now has the Cavaliers just 1.5 games back from the first seed in the Eastern Conference, and are sitting comfortably in the fourth spot.

Meaning if the season ended today, they’d have the home-court advantage in the first round. Onto some honorable mentions; Kevin Love and Lauri Markkanen both had 14 points, while Love had five rebounds and Markkanen had six. Love also had five assists and a box+/- of +11, narrowly missing today’s Top 3.

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Cleveland Cavaliers starred in the “Whos the Boss” revival vs. The Nets

Cavs Top 3

  1. Jarrett Allen
  2. Isaac Okoro
  3. Darius Garland

The first point goes to Jarrett Allen, who had a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds, with a box+/- of +4. He went 6-6 from the floor.

Isaac Okoro returns to the top three and gets the two-pointer for the game. He finished with 15 points, a box+/- of +6, while shooting 5-7 from the field. His three-point game may never be anything to rely on but his ability to score in the paint during transitions is really useful.

The three-points for the game go to Darius Garland, who went 10-19 from the floor, 2-5 from three, and finished with 22 points and 12 assists. His lone blemish was his six turnovers, which is not a number you want to see. That said, he’s still playing very well.

Yearly Standing:

  1. *Tie* Darius Garland & Jarrett Allen (48 points)
  2. Kevin Love (38)
  3. Ricky Rubio (32points)
  4. Lauri Markkanen (29 points)
  5. Cedi Osman (25 points)
  6. Evan Mobley (24 points)
  7. Isaac Okoro (6 points)
  8. Dean Wade (5 Points)
  9. Lamar Stevens (4 points)
  10. Rajon Rondo (3 points)
  11. Dylan Windler (1 point)
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