Darius Garland scores career-high 41 points, leads Cavs past Pacers

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Darius Garland scored a career-high 41 points, had 13 assists and hit a decisive pair of free throws with 14 seconds left to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Indiana Pacers 127-124 on Tuesday night.

The Pacers went ahead 124-122 with 40 seconds remaining when Malcolm Brogdon was credited with a basket after Evan Mobley was called for goaltending. Mobley then tied the game on a putback, and Garland put the Cavs ahead with his free throws after Jalen Smith made an ill-advised foul on Garland.

"We have to make sure the guys know the situation," Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. "This is a kid (Smith) that cares so much. We told him you can mourn it for 10 minutes and then you have to forget about it."

Dean Wade intercepted a pass by Brogdon on the Pacers' next possession. Lamar Stevens hit a free throw, and Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton missed a desperation heave at the buzzer.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) shoots in front of Indiana Pacers guard Duane Washington Jr. (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The Cavaliers won 127-124. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mobley finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds and Lauri Markkanen added 21 points for Cleveland, which has won two straight after losing six of its previous seven.

"It's great to have a point guard like (Garland) that can score the ball and dish out dimes, it makes the game super easier," Mobley said. "We can rely on him when it comes down to the wire or on a bucket or an assist."

Garland said the entire team contributed to his big night.

"I was just playing my game,"