Garland, who grew up revering Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard — two other late-game assassins — has been one of the league’s best players in clutch situations this season.

SAN FRANCISCO — Darius Garland’s smile disappeared. Literally. Metaphorically. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard had broken his jaw against Boston on Dec. 14, 2023, and post-surgery, it was wired ...

The Cleveland Cavaliers have their closer. As much as some believe he doesn’t have that defining gene, Darius Garland has ...

But perhaps no player on the Cavaliers' roster has enjoyed a bigger, more satisfying turnaround than Darius Garland. Last year, Garland was limited to just 57 games due to a broken jaw injury that ...

The Cavaliers have the best record in the East. They are 45-10. Garland is averaging 21.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 6.7 assists, while Mitchell is averaging 24.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.8 ...

Just over a year ago, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland's mouth was wired shut due to a broken jaw. Garland had to eat through a straw and lost 12 pounds throughout the ordeal as he struggled.

Just a new wave around the city,” Garland said. “Some young guys coming up through the draft and then one major trade with Don [ Donovan Mitchell ]. We’re trying to put on for this city.