CLEVELAND – Quietly but surely, the Cleveland Cavaliers are making a statement in the National Basketball Association’s Eastern Conference, even when they have key players sidelined.

On March 8, fueled by 34 points from Darius Garland and 33 from Jarrett Allen, the Cavs notched another big NBA victory when they outlasted Western Conference contenders Minnesota Timberwolves 113-104 in overtime.