Jake LaRavia is proving that hang time can be overrated, while a Phoenix rookie has turned into a long snapper.

Darius Garland has solidified his place in Cleveland Cavaliers history, achieving a remarkable milestone during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With his performance, Garland surpassed John Bagley to claim the third spot on the Cavs’ all-time assists leaderboard.

Cavs point guard Darius Garland explained on the Draymond Green Show about how him and Donovan Mitchell have worked together this season.

Before the 2024-25 season started, Darius Garland thought about leaving the Cavaliers following their second-round exit from the playoffs.

The Houston Rockets continued to prove that they're a real threat this season when they beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, 109-108. Now 29-14, the Rockets have the fourth-best record in the league and are the only team with wins over the Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder-- the best team in each conference with identical 36-7 records.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images ...

With the Cavaliers down two points, Darius Garland, their potential All-Star guard and 90 percent free-throw shooter, sat alone at the line with the chance to give Cleveland the lead. Even if he failed to make all three free throws, Cleveland, via a Flagrant One on the Rockets, would have the ball with a chance to seal the game.

The much-anticipated rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder did not live up to the hype as the Thunder handed the Cavaliers their sixth and worst loss of the season, 134-114.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to shoot against Cleveland Cavaliers guard ...

In the rematch, the Thunder handed the Cavaliers their worst loss of the season. Lu Dort scored a season-high 22 points and Jalen Williams added 19 for Oklahoma City, which won its fourth straight. Darius Garland had 20 points and nine assists for ...

The Thunder handed the Cavaliers their worst loss of the season to leave the two conference leaders each with 34-6 records.

Alexander, the NBA’s leading scorer at 31.6 points per game, missed his first game of the season against the Dallas Mavericks with a sore right wrist.