Garland Explodes for Season-High 35 Points, 8 Assists in Mitchell's Absence

Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland supplied a season-high 35 points (13-27 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists, two rebounds, and one steal across 33 minutes in Friday's 136-125 loss to the Bulls. With Donovan Mitchell (illness) sidelined, Garland stepped into an increased offensive role, also knocking down a season-best six triples after shooting just 20.5 percent from deep in his previous five December games. He has logged at least six assists in four consecutive contests.