Watch: Darius Garland powers Cavs to first-quarter lead

Garland scored 17 points in the first quarter, more than he had in any game of the series against the Orlando Magic, powering his team to a 33-23 lead after one quarter. At one point, Garland scored 12 straight Cleveland points.

The 1n-point lead was sealed by a steal-and-score by Caris Levert, who took advantage of a hurried, errant pass from Mo Wagner to beat the buzzer.

With Jarrett Allen out with a rib contusion, Cleveland started a small lineup. Isaac Okoro replaced Allen, with Evan Mobley shifting over from center. It might be the change needed to kick-start the moribund Cavaliers offense. Or, maybe they just needed to give the ball to Garland more.