CLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland was back in his happy place on Wednesday night.

The Cleveland Cavaliers point guard made his season debut against the Philadelphia 76ers and was back on the floor directing the offense.

Garland was in the starting lineup and had eight points and four assists in 26 minutes as the Cavaliers posted a 132-121 victory.

“Seeing the ball go through the hoop, passing the ball to 45 (Donovan Mitchell), Ev (Evan Mobley) and JA (Jarrett Allen) for sure,” Garland said about what he missed while recovering from offseason surgery on his left big toe. “It was great to be back with the teammates. Being around them makes me happy.”

Garland — who averaged 20.6 points and 6.7 assists last season — missed Cleveland’s first seven games after he had surgery on his injured big

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