Garland has 27 points, 18 assists to help Cavs beat Thunder

Published January 15, 2022 9:40 PM

By JOE ERWIN-BUETTNER
Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Darius Garland had 27 points and a career-high 18 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-102 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. Lauri Markkanen made a 3-pointer with 11.4 seconds remaining to secure the victory, Cleveland’s fifth on a six-game, nine-day trip. Garland tied Phoenix’s Chris Paul for the most assists in a game this season. Evan Mobley added 20 points, and Jarrett Allen had 13 points and 13 rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 27 points. They have lost six of seven.

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