The Cavs mounted a fourth-quarter rally that fell short Wednesday night, losing to the Houston Rockets, 109-108.

Darius Garland is enjoying an outstanding NBA season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, playing a key role in the team’s historic performance. Now, he has revealed that a Chicago Bulls legend—other than Michael Jordan—has been his greatest inspiration.

In Houston’s bizarre win over Cleveland, did Tari Eason and/or broadcaster Craig Ackerman jinx Darius Garland on his late free throws? Fans think so.

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.

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

Darius Garland continues to make his case as one of the NBA’s elite guards. Garland was named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 12, marking his second such honor this season.

Alperen Sengun made two free throws with 4.5 seconds left and Darius Garland missed two of three free throws after that to allow the Houston Rockets to hold on for a 109-108 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Sacramento Kings forward-center Domantas Sabonis and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 12 of the 2024-25 season. NBA Players of the Week for Week 12.

The Rockets hit two free throws late while the Cavaliers missed two free throws seconds later, allowing Houston to hold off Cleveland .

Cleveland missed two key free throws in the final seconds of its 109-108 defeat to Houston on Wednesday night.

There will be ups and downs for a player so young in such a demanding position. But the juice Dillingham is bringing is undeniable.