The Cleveland Cavaliers have surged ahead in their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, taking a commanding 2-0 lead. But despite the momentum, Cavs guard Darius Garland isn’t letting his guard down, especially when it comes to Miami’s top offensive weapon, Tyler Herro.
Since Jimmy Butler’s trade saga, the Heat have leaned heavily on Herro to carry the offensive load. And he’s been delivering. Garland made it clear during his postgame press conference that their game plan centers around limiting Herro’s dominance in the upcoming game.
“I think we’ve been doing a really good job on him. If one guys beats us, he beats us. Pick on Tyler Herro and take care of the ball. Don’t play in tight spaces and pick on their weak defenders,” Garland said.
Darius Garland on what the Cavs need to do to continue to win:
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“Pick on Tyler Herro.” 👀 pic.twitter.com/K8i96FUZti
Herro is doing everything in his power to keep the Heat competitive. During their 121-112 loss in Game 2, Miami mounted a strong comeback at the start of the fourth quarter, with Herro leading the charge. He finished the game with 33 points, six rebounds, and five assists while shooting 14-of-24 from the field.
Garland himself had a strong showing in Game 2. He contributed 21 points, two rebounds, and nine assists. Though he shot just 6-of-14 from the field and 2-of-8 from three.
Darius Garland Shares His Championship Mission
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Darius Garland has made his mission clear that he’s playing for more than stats, recognition, or even a contract. In a press conference, he stated he is playing to bring a championship for the city of Cleveland.
“Win a ring, bring one back to Cleveland. That’s the only paycheck I can pay right now to the fans. Just prove the world wrong,” Garland said.
Garland is in his sixth season with the Cavs. He has steadily grown into one of the league’s most dependable point guards. This season, he’s averaging 20.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game.
