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The Cleveland Cavaliers have shattered all expectations midway through the season, and at the forefront of it all is Darius Garland. Widely considered as the head of the snake for the Cavs, the 6-foot-1 point guard has, time and again, carried his team when needed most. As Garland continues to dazzle in his breakout season, he’s also knocking on the doors of NBA history with a remarkable accomplishment he may very well attain, per Joe Vardon of The Athletic.

The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered an upset loss at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. However, the defeat isn’t the Cavs’ main concern as Ricky Rubio exited the game with an apparent knee injury. While driving into the paint near the two-minute mark of the fourth quarter, Rubio came sprawling down to the floor after his right foot slipped. The ensuing scene was heartbreaking as the Cavs point guard held on to his left knee while writhing in pain.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden joined a slew of players in the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Tuesday. These developments placed their respective teams in an uneasy position as their laundry list of roster woes became more concerning. The Bucks, already without Brook Lopez for an undetermined amount of time, are on their toes due to Khris Middleton’s injury.