The Cavaliers had the victory, against the Rockets, at the end of the wrist, but Darius Garland trembled on free throws. Thus, Houston comes out, 109-108.
We knew that this meeting between Cavaliers and Rockets, two of the best teams in the League, would offer some great basketball and we were not disappointed.
The meeting starts off full throttle with two skillful teams in the first quarter where the Cavaliers shoot 54% while the Rockets do better with 55% success.
What stands out in this first act is above all the Houston collective led by the duo Cam Whitmore – Tari Eason which allows H-Town to be in the lead after twelve minutes thanks to a 25-9 at the end of the quarter. time.
At halftime, the gap is still in favor of the Rockets who are 7 points ahead, despite Jalen Green who only made one of his nine shots. The only downside to a successful first period.
CAM MF WHITMORE. ????????????
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1882245080209355057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Returning from the locker room, it is Darius Garland who sublimates himself to put the Cavaliers back in the game except that like the first quarter, the duo Whitmore – Eason is still talking about him to offer the Rockets 11 lengths of advances before the opening of the last act.
The Cavs finally decide to show why they are the best team in the League. They tighten the screw in defense while continuing to advance in attack. Thus, we are witnessing an incredible gap on the Houston side where for more than seven minutes, the Rockets are unable to get the ball into the circle.
With such a lead, it is logical that Cleveland goes ahead and heads to the end of the match or in other words, time for drama.
-The score is tied with only a few seconds remaining. Alperen Sengun finds himself on the free throw line and he does not tremble to give the Fusées two points in advance.
The Cavs find themselves with the match point in hand and Tari Eason – although very good so far – loses his temper and makes a 3-point foul on Darius Garland.
Let’s rephrase the last sentence: Tari Eason offered three free throws to a guy who is shooting 90% at the line.
After reviewit is even a flagrant mistake. On the Cleveland side, we smile. Darius Garland only misses his throws on full moon nights.
Normally, this is a guaranteed victory.
So yes, but no.
Mysteriously, Darius Garland trembles at throws and only succeeds in one of his three attempts. He fails to equalize and even less to offer victory to his team.
Darius Garland CHOKED. ????pic.twitter.com/QkRObWH6i2
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) https://twitter.com/TheNBACentel/status/1882270600754049137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Houston was hot, but the Rockets won 109 – 108 and did not leave second place in the West.
