Darius Garland wowed in a 51-point eruption …
Then Joel Embiid topped him in a later game with an absurd 59-point performance in one of the biggest stat lines you’ll ever see.
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GARLAND DROPS RECORD 51 POINTS
Darius Garland exploded for a career-best 51 points, but the Cleveland Cavaliers’ fierce rally against the Minnesota Timberwolves just came up short 129-124.
Garland’s epic line included shooting 16-of-31 from the field with 10 triples, six assists and two steals.
It marked the highest individual scoring performance in the NBA this season and the first player to drop 50 points, while the 22-year old became the youngest player in league history…
