Jake LaRavia is proving that hang time can be overrated, while a Phoenix rookie has turned into a long snapper.

The Houston Rockets continued to prove that they're a real threat this season when they beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, 109-108. Now 29-14, the Rockets have the fourth-best record in the league and are the only team with wins over the Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder-- the best team in each conference with identical 36-7 records.

Darius Garland scored 22 points, Donovan Mitchell added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped a season-high, three-game losing streak with a 110-91 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Cleveland,

With his electrifying play, unselfish leadership, and tireless work ethic, Darius Garland has emerged as a driving force behind the Cavs' success.

Cunningham and Mobley were easy picks, while Siakam followed pretty quickly as the Pacers’ most important two-way player. LaVine has been one of the league’s most efficient high-volume scorers and the Bulls have been much better with him on the floor. Two Hawks would be too many, and Jalen Johnson deserves the spot a little more than Trae Young.

The Cavs are rolling thanks in large part to Garland's play, but the East — and Cleveland's — backcourt is a crowded one.

“The way I saw Darius, as a competitor, was one of the top five point guards in the league ... happens in the NBA, but that’s what I see.” The motivation behind Garland’s aggressiveness ...

Like Curry, Garland started his journey as an undersized, often-injured guard with uncertainty hanging over his future. Both have defied the odds. “He’s one of the greatest players to ever play

When it comes to Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson sees some similarities in his game to Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey. Garla

CLEVELAND — Darius Garland ... a pass through the lane to Mitchell, who knocked down a 3-pointer to put the Cavs up 77-62 and in control in the third. Cleveland came in leading the NBA in ...

When it comes to Darius Garland ... which very few guys in this league can. He’s kind of got the whole package, like Tyrese.” In Maxey’s second NBA season, Garland earned his first All ...