Garland closed Sunday's 121-100 victory over Miami in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 27 points (10-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one ...

He was communicating. He was getting guys going. He was being a leader. He was Darius Garland at his best, and we’re going to need that every single night.” By the way, Garland barely barked ...