Ethan Sands
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Cavs Beat Reporter and Wine and Gold Talk podcast host for Cleveland.com l Ohio U & SJI alum l past: MLB, USA Today Sports, The LA Times l ΚΑΨ♦️#LackOfWorries🎈
De’Andre Hunter on returning to Atlanta for the first time since being traded to the #Cavs and matching up against players who know his game as well as he knows theirs:
“They can’t stop me. They know that.” #LetEmKnow #NBASky
“They can’t stop me. They know that.” #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
De’Andre Hunter on returning to Atlanta for the first time since being traded to the #Cavs and matching up against players who know his game as well as he knows theirs:
“They can’t stop me. They know that.” #LetEmKnow #NBASky
“They can’t stop me. They know that.” #LetEmKnow #NBASky
#Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell has been named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 5 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 17–23). #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
#Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell has been named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 5 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 17–23). #LetEmKnow #NBASky
The #Cavs have listed Jarrett Allen (finger), Darius Garland (toe), De’Andre Hunter (rest), Sam Merrill (hand), Craig Porter Jr. (hamstring) and Max Strus (foot) as OUT for Monday night’s second leg of the back-to-back in Toronto.
Dean Wade (knee) is questionable. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Dean Wade (knee) is questionable. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The #Cavs have listed Jarrett Allen (finger), Darius Garland (toe), De’Andre Hunter (rest), Sam Merrill (hand), Craig Porter Jr. (hamstring) and Max Strus (foot) as OUT for Monday night’s second leg of the back-to-back in Toronto.
Dean Wade (knee) is questionable. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Dean Wade (knee) is questionable. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
After the #Browns handled business in Las Vegas, Cleveland fans had a rare kind of Sunday glow. And the #Cavs extended the city’s good mood with a 120-105 win over the Clippers, improving to 12-6. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
“I think for us, this is perfect"
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“I think for us, this is perfect"
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Cavs end homestand on positive note by dispatching Clippers, 120-105, as Donovan Mitchell goes for 37 points
When the Cavs took the floor at Rocket Arena, they extended the city’s good mood with an impressive performance in a 120-105 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM
After the #Browns handled business in Las Vegas, Cleveland fans had a rare kind of Sunday glow. And the #Cavs extended the city’s good mood with a 120-105 win over the Clippers, improving to 12-6. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
“I think for us, this is perfect"
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“I think for us, this is perfect"
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The #Cavs get a real look at their ballhandling committee tonight — an area that hurt them in last year’s playoffs.
More Proctor, Tyson tapping into his Cal bag and Mobley/Hunter as pressure valves at the elbow.
Time to see how much they’ve improved. #NBASky
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More Proctor, Tyson tapping into his Cal bag and Mobley/Hunter as pressure valves at the elbow.
Time to see how much they’ve improved. #NBASky
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Cavs get a real look at their ballhandling depth with backcourt depleted against Clippers
Eighteen games into the season, the Cavs are still dealing with injuries but Sunday’s game against the Clippers gives Cleveland an opportunity to continue building trust in an area that devastated the...
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November 23, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The #Cavs get a real look at their ballhandling committee tonight — an area that hurt them in last year’s playoffs.
More Proctor, Tyson tapping into his Cal bag and Mobley/Hunter as pressure valves at the elbow.
Time to see how much they’ve improved. #NBASky
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More Proctor, Tyson tapping into his Cal bag and Mobley/Hunter as pressure valves at the elbow.
Time to see how much they’ve improved. #NBASky
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For someone coming off a concussion, Jaylon Tyson has been reading and processing the game really well tonight.
He's got 14 points on a perfect 6 of 6 from the field, along with five rebounds for the #Cavs. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
He's got 14 points on a perfect 6 of 6 from the field, along with five rebounds for the #Cavs. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 22, 2025 at 1:53 AM
For someone coming off a concussion, Jaylon Tyson has been reading and processing the game really well tonight.
He's got 14 points on a perfect 6 of 6 from the field, along with five rebounds for the #Cavs. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
He's got 14 points on a perfect 6 of 6 from the field, along with five rebounds for the #Cavs. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
The free throw line is the only time players are truly alone.
The crowd screams or goes silent. It’s just thoughts, routine and pressure.
For the #Cavs, what should be the easiest shot in basketball has become the loneliest place in the arena. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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The crowd screams or goes silent. It’s just thoughts, routine and pressure.
For the #Cavs, what should be the easiest shot in basketball has become the loneliest place in the arena. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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The Cavs’ latest struggle puts a spotlight on the loneliest part of the court
The Cavs' free throw struggles aren’t just about missed points — they reveal the mental battles players face alone at the charity stripe. Cleveland's inconsistency at the line is affecting confidence,...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The free throw line is the only time players are truly alone.
The crowd screams or goes silent. It’s just thoughts, routine and pressure.
For the #Cavs, what should be the easiest shot in basketball has become the loneliest place in the arena. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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The crowd screams or goes silent. It’s just thoughts, routine and pressure.
For the #Cavs, what should be the easiest shot in basketball has become the loneliest place in the arena. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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Nae’Qwan Tomlin isn’t going to back down from anyone.
He just got into a spat with Jabari Smith Jr., and against a Rockets team that will challenge teams mentally and physically, the #Cavs need a player like Tomlin who won’t shy away from confrontation. #NBASky
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He just got into a spat with Jabari Smith Jr., and against a Rockets team that will challenge teams mentally and physically, the #Cavs need a player like Tomlin who won’t shy away from confrontation. #NBASky
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The NBA is running out of players like these 2 Cavs — but contenders can’t win without them
As the basketball landscape shifts toward curated paths and polished prospects, the league is quietly sustained by players who clawed their way up through the cracks. Two Cavaliers embody that old-sch...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Nae’Qwan Tomlin isn’t going to back down from anyone.
He just got into a spat with Jabari Smith Jr., and against a Rockets team that will challenge teams mentally and physically, the #Cavs need a player like Tomlin who won’t shy away from confrontation. #NBASky
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He just got into a spat with Jabari Smith Jr., and against a Rockets team that will challenge teams mentally and physically, the #Cavs need a player like Tomlin who won’t shy away from confrontation. #NBASky
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Sam Merrill (hand sprain) is OUT for Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets. He joins Jaylon Tyson (concussion), Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot) on the sidelines. #LetEmKnow
November 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Sam Merrill (hand sprain) is OUT for Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets. He joins Jaylon Tyson (concussion), Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot) on the sidelines. #LetEmKnow
Jabari Smith Jr. is also available for the Rockets.
They’ll go with Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Smith and Adams. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
They’ll go with Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Smith and Adams. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Steven Adams will start for the Rockets tonight to combat the #Cavs two-big lineup, according to Houston head coach Ime Udoka. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. is also available for the Rockets.
They’ll go with Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Smith and Adams. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
They’ll go with Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Smith and Adams. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Steven Adams will start for the Rockets tonight to combat the #Cavs two-big lineup, according to Houston head coach Ime Udoka. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Steven Adams will start for the Rockets tonight to combat the #Cavs two-big lineup, according to Houston head coach Ime Udoka. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
At 35,000 ft, Sam Merrill and Donovan Mitchell built a bond that’s lifted them both.
Merrill has embraced imperfection, found his voice and now commands respect in the #Cavs’ most honest rooms.
Because Cleveland knows it needs him for the ultimate goal. #NBASky
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Merrill has embraced imperfection, found his voice and now commands respect in the #Cavs’ most honest rooms.
Because Cleveland knows it needs him for the ultimate goal. #NBASky
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How Sam Merrill became essential to the Cavs — and why it started 35,000 feet in the air
The Cavs saw playoff value in Sam Merrill before the breakout happened, but he had to confront the flaws holding him back. Here’s how in-flight film work, role clarity, and new confidence transformed ...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
At 35,000 ft, Sam Merrill and Donovan Mitchell built a bond that’s lifted them both.
Merrill has embraced imperfection, found his voice and now commands respect in the #Cavs’ most honest rooms.
Because Cleveland knows it needs him for the ultimate goal. #NBASky
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Merrill has embraced imperfection, found his voice and now commands respect in the #Cavs’ most honest rooms.
Because Cleveland knows it needs him for the ultimate goal. #NBASky
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The #NBA is changing one prospect at a time. But some still have an old-school feel: relentless, unpolished, unshakable.
Two #Cavs embody that hunger — and they could matter just as much for a playoff push as they do for the league itself. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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Two #Cavs embody that hunger — and they could matter just as much for a playoff push as they do for the league itself. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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The NBA is running out of players like these 2 Cavs — but contenders can’t win without them
As the basketball landscape shifts toward curated paths and polished prospects, the league is quietly sustained by players who clawed their way up through the cracks. Two Cavaliers embody that old-sch...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The #NBA is changing one prospect at a time. But some still have an old-school feel: relentless, unpolished, unshakable.
Two #Cavs embody that hunger — and they could matter just as much for a playoff push as they do for the league itself. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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Two #Cavs embody that hunger — and they could matter just as much for a playoff push as they do for the league itself. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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The #Cavs aren’t last year’s 64-win machine.
This is a team searching for its identity. And time is ticking on this roster’s window.
The grind of 82 will tell the truth: either the Cavs discover who they are or the playoffs will. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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This is a team searching for its identity. And time is ticking on this roster’s window.
The grind of 82 will tell the truth: either the Cavs discover who they are or the playoffs will. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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The Cavs are searching for themselves: Can Cleveland find its identity before the playoffs?
Injuries, rotations, and uncertainty have forced the Cavs to rethink who they are this season. Donovan Mitchell and the rest of the roster are searching for consistency before the playoffs arrive.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The #Cavs aren’t last year’s 64-win machine.
This is a team searching for its identity. And time is ticking on this roster’s window.
The grind of 82 will tell the truth: either the Cavs discover who they are or the playoffs will. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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This is a team searching for its identity. And time is ticking on this roster’s window.
The grind of 82 will tell the truth: either the Cavs discover who they are or the playoffs will. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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As expected the #Cavs’ injury report for Wednesday’s contest in Miami is lengthy.
Darius Garland (left toe), Donovan Mitchell (rest), Evan Mobley (rest), and Jaylon Tyson (concussion) have all been ruled out.
Larry Nance Jr (left knee contusion) is questionable. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Darius Garland (left toe), Donovan Mitchell (rest), Evan Mobley (rest), and Jaylon Tyson (concussion) have all been ruled out.
Larry Nance Jr (left knee contusion) is questionable. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
As expected the #Cavs’ injury report for Wednesday’s contest in Miami is lengthy.
Darius Garland (left toe), Donovan Mitchell (rest), Evan Mobley (rest), and Jaylon Tyson (concussion) have all been ruled out.
Larry Nance Jr (left knee contusion) is questionable. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Darius Garland (left toe), Donovan Mitchell (rest), Evan Mobley (rest), and Jaylon Tyson (concussion) have all been ruled out.
Larry Nance Jr (left knee contusion) is questionable. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
#Cavs point guard Darius Garland will not return to tonight’s contest due to a left toe injury.
Garland had offseason surgery on his left great toe. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Garland had offseason surgery on his left great toe. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 11, 2025 at 2:32 AM
#Cavs point guard Darius Garland will not return to tonight’s contest due to a left toe injury.
Garland had offseason surgery on his left great toe. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Garland had offseason surgery on his left great toe. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
ICYMI: The Bulls charged all night.
The #Cavs stumbled, fouled and fought fatigue.
But when the dust settled, the matadors stood tall with sword in hand, having survived the running of the Bulls. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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The #Cavs stumbled, fouled and fought fatigue.
But when the dust settled, the matadors stood tall with sword in hand, having survived the running of the Bulls. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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The matador’s finish: Cavs survive the running of the Bulls, 128-122
When it was finally time to strike, Cleveland played the part of the matador, finishing off the Chicago 128-122.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
ICYMI: The Bulls charged all night.
The #Cavs stumbled, fouled and fought fatigue.
But when the dust settled, the matadors stood tall with sword in hand, having survived the running of the Bulls. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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The #Cavs stumbled, fouled and fought fatigue.
But when the dust settled, the matadors stood tall with sword in hand, having survived the running of the Bulls. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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Isaac Okoro is back in Cleveland but this time in red and black, not wine and gold.
His first regular-season game at Rocket Arena as a Bull carries all the emotion you’d expect.
Here’s my story from the preseason when both the #Cavs and #Bulls started to then the page: #NBASky
His first regular-season game at Rocket Arena as a Bull carries all the emotion you’d expect.
Here’s my story from the preseason when both the #Cavs and #Bulls started to then the page: #NBASky
Isaac Okoro’s return to Cleveland shows why both he and the Cavs needed a new start
Isaac Okoro’s first game back in Cleveland with the Bulls offered perspective on how the Cavs’ roster changes — and Okoro’s growth in Chicago — are reshaping both teams’ paths this season.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Darius Garland (injury management) is OUT against the Bulls tonight for the #Cavs, along with Max Strus (foot) and Chris Livingston.
Larry Nance Jr. (knee contusion) and Dean Wade (eye) are QUESTIONABLE. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Larry Nance Jr. (knee contusion) and Dean Wade (eye) are QUESTIONABLE. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Darius Garland (injury management) is OUT against the Bulls tonight for the #Cavs, along with Max Strus (foot) and Chris Livingston.
Larry Nance Jr. (knee contusion) and Dean Wade (eye) are QUESTIONABLE. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Larry Nance Jr. (knee contusion) and Dean Wade (eye) are QUESTIONABLE. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
It’s time for the #Cavs to stop playing with their food.
The air should be sucked out of Capital One Arena by the end of the first quarter.
But if they let the Wizards hang around, Cleveland deserves every side eye.
It’s time to start burying teams. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
The air should be sucked out of Capital One Arena by the end of the first quarter.
But if they let the Wizards hang around, Cleveland deserves every side eye.
It’s time to start burying teams. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
The Cavs have the perfect chance to prove they can finally finish what they start
If the Cavs are serious about what they say they want to become, then they have to start acting like it — and finish what they start.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:29 AM
It’s time for the #Cavs to stop playing with their food.
The air should be sucked out of Capital One Arena by the end of the first quarter.
But if they let the Wizards hang around, Cleveland deserves every side eye.
It’s time to start burying teams. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
The air should be sucked out of Capital One Arena by the end of the first quarter.
But if they let the Wizards hang around, Cleveland deserves every side eye.
It’s time to start burying teams. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
The Cavs have the perfect chance to prove they can finally finish what they start
If the Cavs are serious about what they say they want to become, then they have to start acting like it — and finish what they start.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It’s time for the #Cavs to stop playing with their food.
The air should be sucked out of Capital One Arena by the end of the first quarter.
But if they let the Wizards hang around, Cleveland deserves every side eye.
It’s time to start burying teams. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
The air should be sucked out of Capital One Arena by the end of the first quarter.
But if they let the Wizards hang around, Cleveland deserves every side eye.
It’s time to start burying teams. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
The #Cavs’ ability to redefine their playoff destiny will be more mental than physical, and it starts with Jarrett Allen.
But the questions about his physical toughness should come to a halt.
At least while he plays through a fractured finger. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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But the questions about his physical toughness should come to a halt.
At least while he plays through a fractured finger. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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The pain a big man endures: Jarrett Allen’s physical toughness should no longer be questioned — Ethan Sands
Jarrett Allen's playing hurt. He’s playing through the noise of his past while not allowing ancient history to define him. That’s strength. It’s time everyone starts calling it what it is.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The #Cavs’ ability to redefine their playoff destiny will be more mental than physical, and it starts with Jarrett Allen.
But the questions about his physical toughness should come to a halt.
At least while he plays through a fractured finger. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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But the questions about his physical toughness should come to a halt.
At least while he plays through a fractured finger. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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De'Andre Hunter (illness) is OUT for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Darius Garland (toe), Jarrett Allen (finger) and Sam Merrill (hip) are IN for the #Cavs. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Darius Garland (toe), Jarrett Allen (finger) and Sam Merrill (hip) are IN for the #Cavs. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM
De'Andre Hunter (illness) is OUT for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Darius Garland (toe), Jarrett Allen (finger) and Sam Merrill (hip) are IN for the #Cavs. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Darius Garland (toe), Jarrett Allen (finger) and Sam Merrill (hip) are IN for the #Cavs. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
As someone experiencing this layout fully for the first time, this is beautiful. #Cavs #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
As someone experiencing this layout fully for the first time, this is beautiful. #Cavs #LetEmKnow #NBASky
The #Cavs’ offense has been barely surviving. They currently rank 26th in the #NBA.
They’ve sorely missed Darius Garland’s creation for himself and others.
Cleveland has been out of tune. Garland brings the harmony back. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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They’ve sorely missed Darius Garland’s creation for himself and others.
Cleveland has been out of tune. Garland brings the harmony back. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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Darius Garland’s return could harmonize the Cavs’ offense — and not just because of his shot
When Darius Garland's on the floor, the game looks different, transforming the team from an off-tune band to a beautifully conducted orchestra.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The #Cavs’ offense has been barely surviving. They currently rank 26th in the #NBA.
They’ve sorely missed Darius Garland’s creation for himself and others.
Cleveland has been out of tune. Garland brings the harmony back. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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They’ve sorely missed Darius Garland’s creation for himself and others.
Cleveland has been out of tune. Garland brings the harmony back. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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