On Friday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Pacers (in Indiana) by a score of 126-104 to win Game 3 of their second-round playoff series.
Darius Garland returned to action after missing four straight games due to injury.
He finished with ten points, one rebound and three assists while shooting 3/11 from the field and 2/7 from the three-point range in 25 minutes of playing time.
Garland also made an excellent pass that got a lot of views on social media.
Via NBA TV: "Darius Garland SWEET no-look to Mobley for the dunk "
Darius Garland SWEET no-look to Mobley for the dunk pic.twitter.com/U1yT3JsmOV
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 10, 2025
One person who reacted to the pass was Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant.
His post (via X) had over 14,000 likes and 1.1 million impressions in less than four hours.
He wrote: "That was one of them passes Darius. Goodness gracious"
That was one of them passes Darius. Goodness gracious
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) May 10, 2025
Many fans commented on Durant's post.
@danhurleyuconn: "Yooo KD join the Heat, we’re a superstar away"
@FSquared13: "Plenty more pretty passes that could be hitting you in a Cavs jersey "
@DFS_Dynasty: "That pass was actually nuts didn't even realize it was Garland"
@RussFcb: "Why you so active on twitter today Slim ?"
The Cavs are down 2-1 in the series with Game 4 on Sunday night (in Indiana).
They are coming off a series where they swept Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat.
THE CAVS TAKE GAME 3 ON THE ROAD FOR THEIR FIRST WIN OF THE SERIES pic.twitter.com/dv17HXId63
— NBA (@NBA) May 10, 2025
As for Durant, the 2014 MVP is coming off another strong season for the Suns.
That said, the team missed the NBA playoffs after finishing as the 11th seed in the Western Conference.
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