CLEVELAND, Ohio — The return of Darius Garland to the Cavs lineup was never going to be a minor event, but few expected the instant offensive transformation witnessed in the Cavs’ 132-121 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Wine and Gold Talk podcast crew broke down the impressive offensive display, highlighting one particular combination that’s becoming Cleveland’s most dangerous weapon: the Garland- Sam Merrill two-man game.

Cleveland.com columnist Jimmy Watkins put it bluntly during the podcast: “When you have Sam Merrill and Darius Garland running this very difficult two-man game to defend ... say you successfully defend that. If you’re going to successfully defend that, you’re going to have to help off of some people. Perhaps maybe No. 45 off the ball. And then I throw the ball

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