Takeaways from Cleveland Cavaliers 122-99 win over Utah Jazz

This became the domain of the Cleveland Cavaliers. In a 122-99 victory, the Cavs handily beat the Utah Jazz.

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Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points in his first game against his former team with Darius Garland

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The past few games have no longer been Garland's excellent scoring performances.

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Whatever the reason, maybe fatigue, maybe just a few nights off, maybe a combination of both, his shot has missed

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That was not the case on Monday. Garland became extremely good, manipulating the gap that the Jazz gave him without a big paint hit in the middle

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and without a bigger, stronger guard on him to interrupt the look of him.

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He, as he does, investigated, but was decisive when he discovered something he liked rather than taking too

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This was Garland scoring nicely with him, something he has struggled with on occasion as he

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