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.
HOUSTON (AP) — 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 on Wednesday night.
In a bizarre finish, the Rockets (29-14) had a huge win over the Cavs (36-7). Alperen Sengun made his late free throws, and Darius Garland did not.
In the scramble for the rebound, Jarrett Allen was called for holding Alperen Sengun ... the Cavs went for a quick-hitter to Darius Garland, who put up a rushed 3-pointer that never really ...
HOUSTON (AP) — 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 ...
Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell combined for 72 points in the defeat, losing three in a row for the first time this season.
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Sixers torched Cleveland’s defense for most of the night. Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Ty Jerome combined for 96 points and it wasn’t enough. Tyrese Maxey defends Darius Garland with ...
Same with the Sacramento Kings, who have been one of the hottest teams in the league since firing Mike Brown. Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox are having All-Star seasons, but it’s not guaranteed both make it to San Francisco for the All-Star Game on Feb. 16.