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00:01And in the second quarter, a little under three and a half minutes played already.
00:06James is out there with Peyton Watson.
00:08Then it's Rui Hetchimer.
00:10Then it's Mitchell.
00:11And it's Larson in at the two.
00:13Did you guys see that?
00:15My goodness, Allen.
00:17Got crazy talent.
00:19And that's a great look at that slam from our AT&T Connected Cam.
00:24So for Cleveland, their last game, a win against New Orleans.
00:27Yeah, their long-range artillery hit the mark more often than not.
00:32A great equalizer when you're on the road.
00:35They found their rhythm and kept piling it on.
00:39And a huge boost of confidence on the road for sure.
00:42Soft defense in that mid-range area, but they got away with it this time.
00:47Tyson with the bucket.
00:48This deep end of the year, Greg, do you expect guys to start slowing down a little bit?
00:54Well, if you're prepping for the postseason, you can ease back a little minutes-wise.
01:00But if you're on the bubble, it is still go time every game.
01:04Hey, it's typically a positive for this offense when he's assertive and looking to score.
01:11Pass to Allen.
01:14And then Allen slams it in.
01:17How about that?
01:18Throwing it down.
01:19Allen loses energy and teammates feed off of it.
01:23And stolen by Mobley.
01:26Here's Tyson.
01:28And he takes that one up and powers it through.
01:32That's a stomach punch, guys.
01:34Turn it over and give him a free run to the bucket.
01:37Oh, you're so right.
01:38No question who has the momentum now.
01:41But, you know, those kinds of plays can be difference-makers.
01:44Game changers.
01:45Momentum shifters.
01:46Especially in a close contest where one or two possessions can impact the outcome.
01:51And all month long, he's been fantastic.
01:54And now he's been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month.
01:58And you can see how valuable he is to the team with the amount of offense that he generates.
02:04Rarely is there a bucket where he didn't have a hand in creating it.
02:08Now, here's Mitchell.
02:10Last game, an incredible scoring display for him.
02:13And the shot goes down.
02:15And obviously, his momentum from the last game has carried over here tonight.
02:19And you know, that's how it goes with him.
02:21I mean, these hot streets, guys, don't last minutes.
02:24They last days.
02:25The ball movement on this run has been fantastic.
02:28And it's a big part of why they've been able to get these good looks.
02:32And Watson has it in the corner.
02:35Good, and the assist goes to Mitchell.
02:38Watson's got nine.
02:39And an eye for an eye.
02:41Both teams working to stretch the floor.
02:44Nothing like answering back.
02:45One team gets three.
02:47You fire three of your own.
02:48Boom.
02:49And good that time.
02:50Fearless move by Garland inside.
02:53Going for the high percentage shot.
02:56Gotten seven of their 12 field goal.
02:57It's have to drop here in the second quarter.
02:59Up over 50%.
03:02Kicks it out to James.
03:04Shoots over Merrill.
03:06James, no good.
03:07And, guys, not sure where his head was on that shot.
03:11Not what this offense was designed to create.
03:14Not at all.
03:15I mean, that's where they want him looking for a teammate,
03:17not trying to do it on his own.
03:19He needs to share the wealth there.
03:21Now Watson.
03:22Following the match by Lonzo Ball from deep.
03:25That is big time by Hachimura.
03:28No mercy at all.
03:30135 left in the second quarter.
03:32And in 2028, Cleveland poised GA to welcome the WNBA's 16th franchise.
03:40Reviving the name and branding of the Cleveland Rockers,
03:44one of the W's inaugural teams that folded back in 2003,
03:49soon back on stage after a quarter-century hiatus.
03:54He loves to attack from the inside.
03:56This is Hachimura's comfort zone, no doubt.
03:59Here's Robinson.
04:00And a big pounce off the rim, but it sinks right in.
04:04Guys, seven times the lead has changed hands here now.
04:07Yeah, and that number should easily top double figures before it's over.
04:11Hits the three-point bomb.
04:13A lackluster effort on defense gave him the look he wanted.
04:19The kick out to Ball.
04:22No good on the three.
04:23No other way to put it.
04:25Just a rough quarter in terms of scoring.
04:27He has not been healthy at all.
04:29Back to Hachimura.
04:32Mobley with the block.
04:34That's the defensive player of the year there.
04:37Mobley with the denial, making sure the ball didn't get to the rim.
04:43The kick out to Ball.
04:46The wide-open look here for Garland.
04:48A three-pointer, no good.
04:52Hachimura, the pass to James.
04:54Back to Hachimura.
04:55Shoots over Ball.
04:57No good off the back of the rim.
05:02And that'll do it for the first half of competitive games so far.
05:06Up by two.
05:07And will return shortly.
05:09Hachimura.
05:20Hachimura.
05:22Forty-seven.
05:29Hello, everyone, and welcome.
05:31Tonight's featured game sees the Cleveland Cavaliers in a tight one.
05:36I like the way they've been running, pushing the ball, putting their defense on its heels.
05:41Yeah, you love their tempo.
05:43When they play fast, they can put points on the board in a hurry, Ernie.
05:54And let's focus now on the Rookie of the Year contenders.
05:58Some great talent coming into the league this year.
06:01It's a very exciting group.
06:03We get to watch them grow.
06:04The league has adjusted to them along the way, but they've adjusted back.
06:08Some great coaching as well to bring these guys along.
06:13And that concludes halftime.
06:15Now time to send it over to Kevin Harlan as the game's about to resume.
06:33And if you're just joining us, we've played through the first half in a game that's been fairly even so
06:38far.
06:48The Cavaliers trailing.
06:50The big men on the floor for him, Mobley and Allen.
06:54Sam Merrill up there with Garland.
06:56And it's Hunter in at the three.
06:57That's the five for Cleveland right now.
07:01Garland, no good.
07:02Hard to figure out how he doesn't knock that one down.
07:05No defender in sight.
07:09Watson kicks to James.
07:11Shoots over Merrill.
07:12And it's James missing.
07:14Cavaliers shooting with confidence.
07:1650% from the field so far.
07:18That bucket in and no time at all.
07:21Garland's got the game tied up here for Cleveland.
07:24And the release for Garland is getting quicker as he gets more comfortable.
07:29James has a two-pointer.
07:31That one a little long.
07:33So it's the Cavaliers now.
07:35It's off to Utah after this game where they'll face the Jazz.
07:39That will be a getaway game for them.
07:41A one-game road trip.
07:42And now, Hallie LaForest has something for us from the sideline.
07:46Well, the Cavaliers are making noise.
07:48Point guard Darius Garland said,
07:50The brand of basketball that we play is super exciting.
07:53Super fun.
07:54A lot of threes.
07:55A lot of alley-oops.
07:56A lot of dunks.
07:57And we play really hard on both ends of the floor.
07:59It's been a winning recipe.
08:01Kevin.
08:01Hey, Hallie, thank you very much for the report.
08:04And now, the pass break.
08:06Mitchell with the ball.
08:08And stolen by Hunter.
08:12And here's Harland for three.
08:14They get it again.
08:15Here's Hallen.
08:16It's good for the seventh time this game.
08:18He's shot seven.
08:20He has made seven.
08:21No doubt about the consistency when it comes to scoring the basketball for him tonight.
08:26A real nice lift for their offense.
08:36Let's go to the 2K leaderboard and look at the NBA's best rebounding teams for this last month.
08:41The Cavaliers, number one.
08:43I mean, they've taken their rebounding to another level.
08:47Getting physical and playing with a ton of energy.
08:52Here's Mitchell.
08:5311 points in the game.
08:56And Watson has it in the corner.
08:58Here's Larson.
09:00And a rebound goes to the Cavaliers.
09:03That's a big donut, Colts, here.
09:05Start the second half.
09:06Four straight.
09:07They've missed.
09:08Here's Merrill.
09:09And here's Harland for three.
09:11It's hauled in by Watson.
09:14Watson's got rebound number five here tonight.
09:17Well, he had one three-pointer in the first half.
09:19But so far in the second, he's come up with two saves.
09:26Now, here's Hunter.
09:27Not a lot of room.
09:28The open shot.
09:30Garland.
09:31The rebound by James.
09:33And this quarter, he has clearly been off the map.
09:36And, G.A., you think about high-skill-level offensive players.
09:40Darius Garland near the very top of that list.
09:43Well, the son of an NBA point guard in Winston Garland,
09:46Darius has been preparing for this level his entire life.
09:51And this offensive pocket is as polished as anyone.
09:55And checking out some numbers for Keyon Ellis.
10:11Here's Merrill.
10:12He's got eight.
10:16Pass to Garland.
10:18Hunter dishes to Mobley.
10:24Allen passes to Garland.
10:26A three-ball.
10:28Mobley misses.
10:29And not allowing the shooter even an inch of breathing room on that one.
10:34And, guys, that's exactly the kind of high-impact defense they want to see out of him.
10:39Here's James.
10:41And they're unable to get the time basket there.
10:46Here's Merrill.
10:47The Cavaliers with another miss.
10:49With no D around, you expect him to knock down that middie.
10:53James kicks to Prince.
10:56Pass to Watson for the lead.
10:59It's hauled in by the Cavaliers.
11:02Allen's got nine rebounds in the game.
11:04Getting it done.
11:07And here's Garland for three.
11:09The Cavaliers again can't hit.
11:12He can't get anything to fall.
11:14At least not this quarter.
11:17Here's James.
11:19And he gets the whistle.
11:20Two free throws coming up.
11:22And when it comes to team-building, GA, there's been a debate about whether the two-star or three-star
11:29approach is more effective.
11:30Kevin, for me, I think it comes down to fit more than anything.
11:34It doesn't matter how many stars you have if they don't mesh.
11:38And if they're not comfortable in the role that's carved out for them on that respective team.
11:45A moment now to see the stats for Prince.
11:48Since the all-star break, he's been putting in work.
11:51He's right around 13 points a night.
11:53Three assists and three rebounds.
11:55The contributions he's been making on the floor have been a boon for this team.
12:00Great stretch of games for him.
12:02Yeah, you know, they've given him more responsibility.
12:04And he's responded.
12:05And the way he's going, I think his role is only going to increase.
12:12And it's tied up with that one.
12:16Cavaliers shooting here about 46% for the game.
12:20That is Garland.
12:22And that one off the back of the rim and in.
12:26Garland's got four points now in the corner.
12:29In the corner, it's James.
12:33Prince kicks to Watson.
12:38Back to Prince.
12:40Oh, took the contact and tried to throw a tackle over the top.
12:44But instead, he'll shoot free throws.
12:46That one on Mobley.
12:48You know, one of the things that makes Torrey and Prince a real asset is that he embraces his role.
12:52It could be points.
12:54Maybe it's boards.
12:55Whatever you want him to do, he pretty much can do it.
12:58Lonzo Ball is checked in for Cleveland.
13:01Cleveland.
13:02Cleveland.
13:05Cleveland.
13:11And both free throws good for Prince.
13:13When you send somebody like him to the line, it's pretty much easy money.
13:19To the paint.
13:20Here's Allen.
13:21And it's Allen slamming it down.
13:24And guys, Allen is certainly in the zone.
13:26I mean, he's found his rhythm.
13:28And when he does that, he'll stay with it.
13:30He won't let up.
13:32Nice shot by James.
13:33That's the kind of aggressive and assertive play they need as we get closer and closer to crunch time.
13:41Mobley outside.
13:44Ball kicks to Hunter.
13:47That falls.
13:48Nice speed that time from Ball.
13:50Ball's got three assists tonight.
13:52A very consistent three-point shooter.
13:55Hunter shoots it well from there because of how confident he is.
14:00The drive by James Garland with the rebound.
14:03His lack of offense is certainly not helping.
14:06Tough to overcome that.
14:07Mobley outside.
14:10With the step back.
14:11And stolen by James.
14:14Hachimura with it.
14:15He's picked up by Mobley.
14:17Inside.
14:22Here's Larson.
14:24Seven points in the game.
14:25And here's James outside.
14:27It's rebounded by Cleveland.
14:29Mobley's got rebound number seven for him tonight.
14:34It was Garland.
14:36Made that one.
14:37It's his seventh of the contest.
14:38Seven for 15 from the floor.
14:40I mean, already hot coming into the game.
14:42Is it fair to say he's hotter?
14:44Well, that might be fair.
14:46But I wouldn't want to take away from what he did in that last game.
14:49I mean, let's just say it's a pretty nice run he's on.
14:52No matter how you decide to frame it up.
14:55And it's Allen slamming it down.
14:57Loving the energy right now here in the third quarter as they try to take control of this game.
15:03And I really think this is the time to do it because this is a real important juncture in the
15:09ballgame right here.
15:10Watson, that's for two.
15:12Hires the jumper from the corner and nails it.
15:14Watson's got 11 points.
15:19Here's Garland.
15:21The rebound by James.
15:24James has got his sixth rebound on the night.
15:27Catching a rough line.
15:28Watson.
15:30Gets Prince on the wing.
15:32Back to James.
15:33To the left wing.
15:37Six on the shot clock.
15:40Mobley with the rebound.
15:41That is not the shot you need to be looking for when you're trying to break out of a slump.
15:47And that one's good.
15:48Hunter.
15:49Defensive mix-up for sure right there.
15:51Somehow he was left open.
15:53Pass to Watson.
15:54And here is James.
15:56Guarded by Garland.
15:57Prince.
15:58That's for two.
15:59And he gets it to go.
16:00Hitting off the back of the rim.
16:02Prince has got his second buckle.
16:04Yeah, you know, Prince is always doing a nice job working to get open.
16:07And that's the reward you get for staying active.
16:10Keeping yourself moving.
16:11An open look on the jump shot there.
16:14Getting off to a very slow start from three-point range in the second half.
16:18They're 0 for 4.
16:19And that one's good.
16:20Hachimura.
16:21You gotta love his hustle.
16:23Leading the defense.
16:24No time to react.
16:26And you know you...
16:27Oh!
16:28Oh!
16:30Oh, man.
16:31What a play by Allen.
16:32Really packs a punch.
16:34Just a terrific perspective of that dunk.
16:37From the Connected Cam.
16:38Brought to you by AT&T.
16:41Hachimura kicks to Watson.
16:45Pass to James.
16:46Here's Larson.
16:48Hits it from three-point range.
16:51Ten points for him.
16:53Here's Garland.
16:55Fifteen points in the game.
16:59Outside.
17:00Ball.
17:04Fires the three.
17:05Allen.
17:06And staying with the play.
17:08Allen.
17:09Allen's got 12 points here in the second half.
17:12Oh, how about the death touch?
17:14Right there, guys.
17:15He just got that ball back up and in.
17:17Just a fingertip touch on the ball.
17:20That's exactly right.
17:21No need to catch it when you've got the kind of soft hands that he does.
17:25Jared Allen has been on display for Cleveland.
17:28That quarter had to take a lot out of him.
17:30He racked up 12 points.
17:32Back right after this.
17:45And a moment now as we take a look at our State Farm assists of the game.
17:50And he sliced with the wide open with this feed.
17:54They had no chance to permit that basket.
17:57Yeah, that's just a brilliant read of the defense.
18:00I mean, it was also excellent anticipation of the movement of his teammates before the pass.
18:05Just great harmony on all sides.
18:09Well, what a terrific game it's been so far with this fourth quarter.
18:13Sure to bring more pressure-packed basketball.
18:15We've got Hachimura.
18:17He's out there with Keon Ellis.
18:19And Gay is in at the five.
18:22A nice shot by Mobley.
18:23That's really an outstanding assist.
18:25Creating a great opportunity inside.
18:28You can see the chemistry between those guys.
18:31Pass to Hachimura.
18:32Here's Gillespie.
18:34Down low.
18:36Good on that shot.
18:37And with that, the Cavalier lead is cut back down to five points.
18:41And the make from Hachimura.
18:45The try by Ball.
18:48Here's Tyson.
18:50Rebounded by Ellis.
18:5660 seconds off the clock here in the fourth.
18:58And it's Gillespie missing.
19:00The Cavaliers leading by five.
19:06And here is Ball.
19:07From downtown, Hachimura grabs the miss.
19:12Hachimura's got four rebounds in this game.
19:15Even though he hasn't found his groove tonight, his teammates are picking him up.
19:19Oh, just solid on the one-handed slam.
19:22And guys, when it's a tight ball game like this, he's the guy they want with the ball.
19:27Somebody you can count on.
19:29And he is an extremely reliable finish.
19:32Hobley misses.
19:35Gone two of four from the field since we started the final quarter of play.
19:40Here's Ellis.
19:42It's rebounded by Cleveland.
19:45Mill with the ball.
19:47And Hachimura picks him up defensively.
19:50Here's Ball.
19:52And Ball strikes it in.
19:54Well, you can't let Ball get this deep.
19:56I mean, once he's this close to the rim, that far inside, he's ready for the throwdown.
20:02Hachimura finds Ellis.
20:04And a little luck that time, but it drops.
20:06That's their third straight make off an assist.
20:10To the middle.
20:11And it's sent back by Mitchell.
20:17Mobley against Hachimura.
20:19And the dunk by Hachimura.
20:21Hachimura shifty off the drive there.
20:27Just over two and a half minutes played now here in the final quarter of regulation.
20:31And Kenny Atkinson calls timeout.
20:34He's not taking any chances.
20:36And wants to huddle him up right away.
20:43And the Cavaliers making a change here.
20:45Hunter's checked in.
20:47Let's check in now with our Allie LaForest, who's got a story for us.
20:51Allie?
20:51Well, over the break, I did listen in on Kenny Atkinson's huddle.
20:54Coach kept it calm, but direct.
20:57He said, quote, play smart, play our game.
20:59Don't worry about the score.
21:01Keep doing what we've been doing, and we'll be okay.
21:03Guys, back to you.
21:05We appreciate it, Allie.
21:08Mobley to pass the ball.
21:13Now with the ball.
21:16Takes the three.
21:18No good that time.
21:20Good D by Mitchell.
21:21Pass to Hachimura.
21:24Here's Najee.
21:25Guarded by Robinson.
21:27Najee passes to Hachimura.
21:28Here's Mitchell.
21:31And trying for the go-ahead basket.
21:33It doesn't go in.
21:34And here's ball.
21:36He'll bring it up for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
21:38It's a one-point game.
21:40Buries it from three-point range.
21:42And the defense has to recognize this.
21:45Hunter is a legit threat to shoot off the cap.
21:49Gone four of eight in this fourth quarter.
21:51Shooting an even 50% from the field.
21:53And it's good.
21:54Two points.
21:55Najee's got his first bucket in this one.
21:58Fantastic ball movement.
22:00They're picking them apart with their passing.
22:02Purposeful passing it is, partner.
22:04Their last ten points have all come off assists.
22:07Hunter for three.
22:09Four for nine from the four with that miss.
22:13Gone five for nine from the field in the final quarter so far.
22:18Pass to Gillespie.
22:19Back to Mitchell.
22:21To tie it up.
22:23And he sinks the layup.
22:25It's all knotted up.
22:26And that's right in his wheelhouse.
22:28Looking to make an impact when it counts.
22:31You know, they want the ball in his hands here
22:33because they trust him to hit all the big shots.
22:41Now, here's Hunter.
22:43Outside.
22:44Ball.
22:44There's the triple.
22:46Hachimura grabs the miss.
22:49Hachimura's got his sixth rebound on the night.
22:51Pass to Najee.
22:53Here's Gillespie.
22:56Right wing.
22:57Here's Larson.
22:59Down through the hoop it goes.
23:00That's his fifth make on nine shots from the floor.
23:03Just impressed with the teamwork out there.
23:05Setting the table for one another.
23:07Five straight baskets resulting from assists.
23:10They're playing as one unit out there.
23:12Hunter.
23:13Fouled in the act of shooting.
23:14Gets the bucket anyway.
23:15So a three-point play chance for him.
23:18Well, we saw this from Hunter in the tournament.
23:21When Virginia won the championship, he was a clutch performer.
23:25Catching up on the changes for Cleveland.
23:27Jared Allen's checked in for Robinson.
23:30And it's Garland in for Lonzo Ball.
23:32One shot.
23:36An athletic forward with a versatile skill set.
23:40Hunter has also proven he can come up big in big moments.
23:53Rebounded by Allen inside.
23:55He's hard to stop once he gets to the rim.
23:57That's great defense right there.
23:59And when Hunter attacks like that, it really puts the defense in a tough spot.
24:05Love it when he takes the initiative.
24:18And the first one drops.
24:29And so he makes both from the line.
24:32Jared Allen with a strong contribution so far in this one.
24:35He's getting to the rack all game.
24:37And if they can't do a better job of keeping him out of the paint,
24:40they're in for a long night.
25:05Gotten more than 58% of their attempts to go down for them in the fourth quarter.
25:08They're 7 of 12.
25:09And yeah, it's good.
25:11And I like that they're not settling.
25:14Getting the ball on the interior.
25:168 of their last 10 coming that way.
25:18Sometimes you just got to man up and take a tough foul
25:21in order to stop these free runs to the rim.
25:23Outside Mobley.
25:27Puts it right back up and in.
25:30And with lots of big game experience,
25:32Mobley knows how to get it done.
25:34Big frontstop.
25:36Now James.
25:43Mitchell outside.
25:45James outside.
25:49Oh, good.
25:50On the way up.
25:51And since halftime, he has just been ice cold.
25:54Just can't seem to get anything to go his way.
25:57It's cool.
25:59It's been this way since halftime.
26:01Tremendous production from beyond the arc.
26:04Well, it's been a three-point barrage.
26:06They came out gunning and have not stopped.
26:10And did the three.
26:12And that shot isn't the one they should be taking
26:15if they want to make this comeback happen.
26:18Hits off.
26:22Got an off to an 0 for 2 start from downtown here in the fourth quarter.
26:29Watson surveying the D.
26:34Oh, great touch off the pass.
26:36And you want him taking big shots for you in big moments.
26:41That one was as easy as it gets.
26:43But you don't want to give him any open shots at this stage.
26:46Never mind the layup.
26:47Come on now.
26:48My goodness.
26:50It's James.
26:54Misses the three.
26:56And I thought that was going to drop.
26:58It looks good from here.
27:01Nice use of the glass on the finish.
27:05With a number of moves and shots to choose from,
27:09Hunter is scary.
27:10Nice bucket there.
27:13Fires the three.
27:14And there's the three.
27:16The defenders need to recognize the importance
27:19of staying on him as we get into Kerchstein.
27:25Mobley.
27:29Another chance here.
27:30Yeah, count it.
27:32Sometimes basketball is a simple game.
27:35Get that ball to Evan Mobley inside
27:38and good things will happen.
27:42Launches it.
27:43A three-pointer.
27:44Good.
27:45Oh, you just love seeing a player
27:47with absolutely no fear.
27:50Cool, calm, collected, and confident
27:53in the biggest moment of the game.
27:55Yes.
27:56Yeah, you have to do that, though.
27:58You can't just let him dribble the game.
28:00Exactly.
28:00I mean, got to stop the clock any way possible
28:02and hope they alligator arm a few of those free throws.
28:07Come on, here.
28:19And he is unable to get the second one.
28:22Looking to tie it up with a big triple.
28:25You don't want to force it, though.
28:26Still need to get a quality look.
28:28And down goes the three.
28:30Nice setup.
28:32Excellent team basketball.
28:33And Kenny Atkinson calls timeout.
28:36And he knows there's no room for mistakes
28:39and wants everyone on the same page.
29:09Mobley right side.
29:11And it doesn't go.
29:14For the win, the three doesn't go.
29:17And regulation now complete.
29:19He will go to overtime.
29:21Don't go anywhere, folks.
29:22We'll be back in just a moment.
29:38Glad to have you with us as we get going in overtime.
29:41Neither team giving an inch in this one.
29:52Hayden Watson is out there with Prince.
29:55Then it's James.
29:57Then it's Mitchell.
29:58And it's Warson in at the five.
30:00Home in the paint.
30:01He can light up the night.
30:03Garland, no stranger to scoring in bunches.
30:07But tried by Mitchell.
30:09Out of bounds.
30:09Cleveland takes possession.
30:21The lead is two.
30:23Hunter.
30:24Pocket pass to the paint.
30:26And he punches it home.
30:28So versatile offensively.
30:31I mean, when Hunter gets in a rhythm, he's capable of carving up a defense.
30:36Mitchell plays it in off the window.
30:39Now that's where you like your shots to come from.
30:44And so it's Mobley now who brings it up for the Cavaliers.
30:49Now Hunter.
30:52Raises up.
30:54James rips down the rebound.
30:57Here's Mitchell.
31:01Garland rips down the board.
31:03How's this off?
31:04Four quarters, not enough.
31:05We're just over a minute into overtime.
31:07That shot, no good.
31:09He is single-handedly dropping the temperature in here with that cold streak.
31:14And he's got to find other ways to contribute to him because his shot-making is not happening right now.
31:26The Cavaliers have gone two of four on their shots here at Overton.
31:30He may not be the biggest center in the league, but he sure can jump.
31:3852% for the four.
31:40Nice work so far from that.
31:42To take the lead.
31:44That one is off.
31:46And the great shooters know when they've got enough opening to go for the three.
31:50I didn't think it was a bad choice on that possession.
31:55Now, Ellen.
31:57Oh, off the glass.
31:58And smarter, Garland, to stay flexible.
32:01Finding a teammate instead of forcing that one.
32:08On the wing, Mitchell.
32:10Covered by Hunter.
32:12Not that time!
32:13It won't go!
32:14Cleveland leading by four.
32:16Garland.
32:17Missed on the three.
32:19You know he wants that one back.
32:21Right in his wheelhouse.
32:23James outside.
32:25Now Mitchell.
32:29Rebounded by Allen inside.
32:33Beyond the arc.
32:35The shot misses.
32:38Got neither of their first two three-point attempts to fall in Overton.
32:43Here's Mitchell.
32:44From 20 feet out.
32:46Rebounded by Allen inside.
32:481-11 left in the first Overton.
32:52Now Garland.
32:57It's Allen on the wing.
32:58A huge two-handed slam.
33:01And just seizing the moment.
33:03Allen not shying away in the clutch.
33:07You know, overtime has been off the mark.
33:08Just 29% success rate for them from the field.
33:11And he's really made the most of his opportunities today.
33:15I mean, he needs to keep working for those kinds of looks.
33:17Let's go, man!
33:20Garland!
33:22A target from outside.
33:27Prince outside.
33:30Here's Mitchell.
33:31For three.
33:32Knocked down the three.
33:34He was licking his chops there.
33:36Got a good look.
33:40Absolutely critical chance right here.
33:43They need this one to go their way.
33:45About seven seconds separate in the shot and game clocks.
33:48Garland!
33:49Garland doesn't let the pressure get to him.
33:52That's why he has the trust of his teammates.
33:56Turning here to our analysts.
33:58What factors, guys, come to your mind?
34:01And if you can get a three, shoot it.
34:03Otherwise, get the quick two and a five.
34:06Either way, they've got to score the ball.
34:08And two guys can't get by!
34:28Here's Mitchell.
34:30Now James to tie it up!
34:33The three is off.
34:35And they foul intentionally.
34:36They're going to have to do that now again and again.
34:38They're not in the penalty yet.
34:46And now we've got the intentional foul.
34:49The third, third, second team foul.
34:54At the line for your kind of leaders.
34:56Darius Garland taking two shots.
34:59He drops the first one.
35:00And that gives them a four-point cushion.
35:05And so both free throws are good.
35:08And it's a five-point game.
35:09You've got to figure those are the free throws that officially put this game out of reach.
35:16What do you think, coach?
35:17What do you think, coach?
35:17His focus is going to be here.
35:19Trying to stay alive.
35:21They've got to work quickly.
35:22They're going to draw up a play here, I think, to get a shot right off of the inbounds pass
35:26to not waste too much time at all.
35:41Oh, what a play inside.
35:43Look, when you play as a team, good things tend to happen for you.
35:48And Kenny Atkinson calls timeout.
35:50But the magnitude at this juncture in the game clearly warranting a timeout.
36:13And now an intentional foul.
36:15They need the ball back as soon as possible.
36:29First free throw is good, and that gives them a four-point cushion.
36:36Second one is good, and both at the line, and it's a five-point game.
36:43Good!
36:50And an intentional foul right there.
37:06He hits the first one, and that gives them a four-point cushion.
37:12So he gets them both, and it's a five-point game.
37:18Mitchell fires!
37:21And so it's Cleveland winning this one.
37:23They escaped with a victory, although they needed an extra period to get it done.
37:27Yeah, but what a great game.
37:29I mean, both teams, I felt like, gave it their all.
37:32But when it came to OT, it was just all about sheer determination on their part.
37:37And that's going to do it tonight, folks, for our broadcast.
37:39And so now, for Greg Anthony, Clark Kellogg, and Allie LaForce,
37:44this is Kevin Harlan saying thanks for tuning in.
37:47And now, we present the player of the game, Darius Garland.
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