Rockets vs. Cavaliers Insane Ending - Final 3 Minutes | January 22, 2025

[@yosefdil]

Prior to this, cavs went on a 19-0 run to take the lead. Rockets didn't score for over 7 minutes

[@JoshSportsMovies]

Bro our 4th qrtr defense needs serious improvement

[@PlaySoloGaming]

So you’re saying the Rockets took their foot off the gas It really wasn’t that close?

[@AchBee-o9h]

​@@PlaySoloGaming/ It should've been a blow out down Evan Mobley & a poor shooting night...🤷🏾🤷🏾🤷🏾

[@astrahcat1212]

@@JoshSportsMovies Reminds me of the Knicks this season, they're good but once that 4th quarter comes along they go frozen

[@adamdavis5383]

But sadly even tho they did that it didn’t matter they lose it doesn’t matter if you win by 40 or come back from 40 down and lose by 2 it’s still a L

[@the2dudes1]

Perfect thumbnail and title! I have no idea who won and it wasnt spoiled for me

[@the2dudes1]

I wasn't expecting that choke lmao

[@Nickveganyc]

Exactly I agree made it fun

[@totoybibo2589]

Absolutely! I haven't read the comments yet while watching.

[@adamdavis5383]

Imagine them getting three free throws from a 90% shooter, choking the first two, rimming in and out both times. Allen’s foul was unnecessary, and Mitchell played horribly, going 7 from 21. The Rockets didn’t score for 7 minutes straight but still won. They got lucky; that was one of the biggest chokes. I wouldn’t sleep after that if I were Garland. I am wondering if there were players around him while shooting; he made it, but he had a lot of pressure on the road shooting them. They also didn't have Mobley, which is extremely valuable.

[@JayjaySP]

​@@the2dudes1this how NBA do thumbnails when they post wild endings

[@OMGitsTerasu]

Tari Eason owe Darris Garland a big breakfast lol

[@Freddy80999]

😂😂😂

[@elyocampo5169]

0:39 that steal from amen thompson was remarkable, he even looked away for a second which made donovan mitchell fell complacent in a bit and that's where he steal the ball. He's a terrorist indeed or more like a snake or crocrodile type player

[@coachhasanji]

Nice attention to detail my friend

[@ahmedkarim6927]

big facts. incredible steal

[@williamrichardson57]

He’s done it before this season I believe it’s intentional to make the guy relax

[@sheyarjames4904]

It's his signature no look steal

[@ilovejeffhardy3906]

@@williamrichardson57I remember he did it to Cade which led to Jalen… you know 😅😂

[@hykmantaffa]

And Giannis is only 60% free throw shooter but shoot 91% in the biggest moment of his career 17/19. Giannis is CLUTCH ASF.

[@brandonthomas4175]

D Garland...Crazy. He's a 90% free-throw shooter..."CLUTCH-TIME"..being clutch in clutch moments is a real thing. You either got it or you don't. Wow....what a choke

[@laujun2239]

clutch player earn more money.garland not only lost the game but also lost bunch of money

[@Chinbolosv]

Clutchcity time let's go rockets 🚀

[@michaelwagoner2687]

The Rockets have the best free throw defense in the league.

[@АмирСагинаев-н2х]

Big rat on d chest of garland

[@adamdavis5383]

But the foul was bad too by Allen as well as as Mitchell going 7 from 21.

[@tracyelsinger1088]

Garland obviously went to the Mark Andrews school of late-game choking lol

[@veejay41]

Lebron's teaching a class at the same school too. lol

[@jon-unicorn-doxxer]

​@@veejay41did lebron F ur wife😂😂😂

[@DeannaLind]

D. Garland...crazy. He makes 90% of his free throws..."CLUTCH-TIME"...being clutch in critical moments is a real thing. You either have it or don't. Wow, what a choke!

[@3PieceReacts]

Bot

[@astrahcat1212]

All I can say is, don't let Garland have the ball in the last 3 minutes of the playoffs this year.

[@birmingham0613]

Stupid.

[@pinglacsamana4380]

He will remember that and run scare asf

[@genaldgalicia5834]

he will turn to ben Simmons

[@Prodbystormm]

parlay in full effect 😂😂😂

[@mysterydpt4663]

Tari eason running to the locker room like the mf just drop 40 in a game 7

[@Standup428]

And he should 🤣

[@Freddy80999]

Hahahaha that’s what am saying ngl you made a bum play on fouling a 3 point line shooter , I don’t understand 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JackkChaos]

lmao facts, usually idc about gestures but that was the corniest shit ever. bro almost cost them the game. especially after his stupid ass tech from earlier. buddy is SO lucky lol.

[@Freddy80999]

@@mysterydpt4663 I know what it’s now, he is hype cause he didn’t completely fuckeddd up cause garland missed, that’s why the Hype, he got saved- that’s why his energy 😃

[@bobbyb.8480]

Garland has so much potential but continues to crumble under pressure

[@jamesmartin9401]

Shades of Game 1 of the '95 Finals against Orlando. Garland went almost full Nick Anderson there.

[@freeking4291]

Free throws ain’t free for Eason tonight 😆

[@maxgraysax]

Not Eason, Garland

[@howardandrews9593]

WOW, the Cavs had every chance to win this game but couldn't get it done, and they have no one to blame but themselves.

[@Momonosuke321]

clutch alpi

[@HakiNati]

In the 4th quarter, Cavs had a 19-0 lead. Why? Later realized Alpi was sitting on the bench..😂

[@kukii679]

.28 Mitchel walked and carried that ball like it was nothing

[@louikamanga7303]

When God says its your day, ain't nothing standing against that!

[@codingstyle9480]

Who is God?

[@atobonfuljnr5566]

God don't play basketball

[@garyhartel2180]

Garland from last year showed up tonight at the worst time. We were so short handed tonight I didn't like our chances. Turned out we didn't lose, we gave the game to the Rockets.

[@Jamedia66]

Your boy was laughing about it after losing. You’d have NEVER seen some ridiculous nonsense like this in any prior generation. Come the f on man 🤦‍♂️

[@TherronBurns]

Actually the rockets tried to give the game to the Cavs but the Cavs didn’t want it

[@ErenDenizMert]

? The rockets tried to give away the game you mean

[@codingstyle9480]

Actually, Ime wanted to give the game to you by keeping Alperen on the bench for so long.

[@rickyooo]

@2:38 garland travels...nba cant catch this in real time is so wild in 2025

[@andysauro1500]

Steph Curry would look real good in a Rockets jersey

[@williamg7138]

No thanks

[@nahor88]

Steph for FVV straight up? Sure.

[@187mrsmith]

Garland gotta be sick after missing the 2nd one! They jinxed it once they said he a 90% freethrow shooter 😮

[@ar3p293]

Lmao Hahahah

[@sdmarathe]

he cant hear it. it was a choke job by DG

[@bradleyuzoma]

I love how Alpi, a below average FT shooter who will typically go 1-2 or less each trip made both of his, yet Garland, a 90% FT shooter made just 1-3😂

[@Freddy80999]

We are humans 😂

[@NONAME-zf1cz]

thompson got crazy clamps

[@SongofIceandTea]

90% FT and suddenly missed 2/3, He chocked

[@mtx1212]

Refs: I got money on Cleveland...freebies for ya plus the ball Garland: sorry but I'm betting against my own team

[@felipeb.9321]

very clearly a foul. very clearly a reckless close out. Garland choked. just say you know nothing about basketball rules and scroll on.

[@Anonyuserzyx5202]

Chokecity 😆 🤣

[@jaydoll487]

Stfu Houston was fouling on every play in this game it's the only way to stop the cavs from scoring. Actually the refs should of called more fouls then they did!! if you know anything about basketball you would see that actually the refs helped Houston they allowed them to foul the whole night it was so bad they had to call some of them.

[@jaydoll487]

​@@Anonyuserzyx5202choke??? Didn't the cavs have a 19-0 run?? That would mean Houston is the ones who choked if you ask me Houston should of won by more then a point I would call that a comeback on cavs not a choke

[@Keith1424ES]

@@jaydoll487 bruh missed game winning FREE THROWS as in A LITERAL FREE SHOT to win the game bruh that’s the. Biggest choke there is

[@feifeihydro6282]

With 2.8s left, Amen Thompson forced Mitchell to shot almost an airball. Terror Twins combined with 7 steals.

[@bloomintokyoseoul]

Oh man never want to lose like that

[@DudleySchwartz]

If you're Garland you can't be going back to free throw drills after this game coz for sure you'll make them. It's for games like this that all pre-game drills are regularly done. Crazy..

[@inatomas2161]

He would need to practice with spongebob on full blast with teammates mocking him and trash talking out loud for the misses...

[@dukdown]

Flagrant foul call on that is crazy. This is why NBA ratings are down.

[@jamieking007]

I’LL NEVER understand fouling a 3pt shooter it’s just stupid

[@KWCline91]

You're trying to defend the three-ball, which is risky because you could fouls and they get three free throws.

[@ahmethakanozkan2232]

That is what you think, it is obvious 3 point shooters cannot shoot on free throw line

[@veejay41]

He's trying to cover a lot of ground there.. they would've lost if he got a clean shot and it went in.

[@Stath1s_K]

There's nothing to try to understand, it didn't happen on purpose lol

[@kw9377]

Someone made money on garland missing 3+ free throws tonight

[@LR1234-v4r]

You got it buddy. Someone tonight, made A LOT of money

[@Standup428]

How does a 90% ft shooter miss 5 in a row? The last 2 rimmed in and out...hard to say he was trying to miss....or maybe he was.

[@LR1234-v4r]

@@Standup428 Your four last words, said it all

[@SeraphTsai]

So, this is what "choking" looks like😮

[@a_hanni3335]

Garland was cold. Cold for making that 3. And cold at the free throw

[@stevec4386]

Lights too bright for Garland

[@KWCline91]

Last year or the last few years, the Rockets don't win a game like this. One of those games where you wonder how did Cleveland miss those FT's and how did the Rockets get fortunate?

[@DKsMediaCentralReturns2.0]

Rockets are SERIOUS contenders!

[@Waddos]

AMEN

[@tracyelsinger1088]

Serious contenders to make it to the second round of the playoffs, maybe. They're a year or two away from being legit title contenders. They need at least one player who can take over the game on offense

[@mikielsahagun6054]

As THE OKC fan I'm keeping an eye on the Rockets, no cap

[@eajacobs]

Cavs missing an all-star and 2 other key rotation players. Calm tf down.

[@adamdavis5383]

They got lucky this game. They didn’t score for 7 minutes straight, as well as Mobley being out, as well as Garland missing two free throws, as well as Mitchell going 7 from 21, and the Cavs only lose by 1. If Garland makes the free throws, it is game since the Rockets would have to foul again.

[@jessicamaxiell7832]

How did garland only shoot 3 free throws?...😅😅...he got fouled shooting a 3 pointer PLUS the flagrant foul...so isnt that FOUR SHOTS!!!?

[@bigdee-d2s]

The flagrant is the reason Cavs got back possession side out after the three FTs.

[@french_koala]

He only made one out of three critical free throws- this is a player with a 90% free throw accuracy for the season! Il n’a réussi qu’un lancer franc sur trois lors d’un moments crucial, alors qu’il a un taux de réussite de quatre-bight-dix pour-cent cette saison.

[@johnta17]

90% for the year but 2-7 or 28% for the game. Ouch.

[@felipeb.9321]

painful. especially in the clutch.

[@gentleakify]

Everybody saw that Garland can be a super star!!!!

[@COOLio544]

I declare that this single handedly makes darius garland ineligible for any all star position.

[@kofiashiboe-mensah686]

Coach Udoka is doing a fantastic job with this team

[@SixtoEsco]

According to sources, Garland is in stable condition after suffering a devastating choke at a clutch moment

[@Jgotzhandles]

Fred and thompson been on a role lately, mitchell sold and garland sold

[@WatchMyShoez]

BALL DONT LIE !!

[@coachhasanji]

In this case it did

[@planet_marsh]

Man, making freethrows is the hardest in basketball

[@MusiqOliver]

i get the pressure darius garland , but godddddddd u could had atleast made one .

[@CGIPadawan]

He did. It was one of three free throws.

[@felipeb.9321]

@@CGIPadawan 😂😂

[@veejay41]

He made the last one, they didn't show it.

[@__Babaaaa]

RIP to everyone’s Parlay.

[@Moe_Lester_fromUptwn]

Damn. this gonna live rent free with Garland for a very long time

[@VeritableVagabond]

I didn’t expect to relive this pain on a NBA video 😭 whyyy whyyyyyyyyy

[@captainrealo4805]

You miss free throws you deserve to love. Point blank period

[@poundtrader1414]

I love you too

[@JjadeToneTrails]

That was a very great game. Rare missed FT by Garland. Bounce back next game DG. Keep up the good game Rockets. Unexpected Team to be top team in 2024-2025

[@ShawnNellons-v8d]

Great game and the words of Rasheed Wallace ball don't lie 💯💪

[@cameroncowles6232]

Sooo, that wasn't a foul?? The hell you talkin about, the ball lies all the time.

[@clarenceorozco5300]

Ball don't LIE!​@@cameroncowles6232

[@khee1721]

nah , im rocket fan, but its a clear foul on tari,,

[@Redeemedentertainment]

good call at the end

[@LunarySSF2]

With this loss the Cavs are not projected to win 70 games anymore, pretty sad

[@BryanLejjena]

Best defender the Thomson brother…

[@baseguitar02]

Freethrows are the the trollest things ever invented if you think about it 😂

[@TyrillCelestine]

Amen Thompson defense was amazing

[@potatopirate4701]

Props to the fans that disturbs garland

[@LolitaOrtiz-l3b]

Man , I Thought the Rockets are gonna Lose because of that Flagrant Foul. CRAZY INdeed.

[@VUTHANHBINHDAU]

3 free throw miss 2 . What s choke.

[@eats_markilo]

As good as Garland is as a basketball player, I've always thought that he lacked that killer mentality to close out games. Man those 2 missed FTs hurt!

[@dime4adance]

To be fair, Garland really doesn’t have the FT shooting form of a 90% free throw shooter.

[@gnosis1872]

I agree tho that is a flagrant foul . That’s a dirty move . That’s that Zaza pachilua

[@HedirYT-eo8yj]

Garland smiling after blowing the game is the reason ratings are down

[@Kantodiez]

GarLand's reaction shows that he was scared of taking those free throws. 😂

[@keiongarnett1825]

Ime really is that type of coach to make any team better

[@orlydelacruz959]

Man feels like Garland should have pause a bit and hold his breath while releasing that 1st and 2nd throw. Painful one!

[@Stzu-s2bt55]

The rockets just played one of the best teams in the NBA. That’s all the confidence you need. With the defense they have shown and they are getting offense from everyone. They could could be very dangerous if they make the playoffs especially if they can have home court advantage.

[@IPITYPLAYSTATIONPEASANTS]

Bro, rockets 2nd in the west. They obviously going to the playoffs.

[@Stzu-s2bt55]

@@IPITYPLAYSTATIONPEASANTS I know but they look good enough to go far.

[@felipeb.9321]

the top 6 in the league are all tough & dangerous: Cavs, Celtics, Knicks / Thunder, Rockets, Grizzlies & you can't rule out the Nuggs, they're on a great streak right now. great D and execution under pressure (so, not like Garland tonight) is gonna be the difference between a conference final and bust in both the east & west. - ECF: Cavs & Celtics - WCF: OKC & ??

[@IPITYPLAYSTATIONPEASANTS]

@felipeb.9321 ya need to stop predicting 1st and 2nd seeded teams will meet in the conference finals. It won't happen. I see ATL getting far.

[@Stzu-s2bt55]

@@IPITYPLAYSTATIONPEASANTS Atlanta? They won’t do anything this playoffs. They give the Hawk fans false hopes every year and end up being a disappointment.

[@adamdavis5383]

Garland choked badly but also Allen foul was unnecessary as well and Mitchell was 7 from 21

[@CMCut]

I know Darius Gharland didnt do that on purpose but the odds are Rockets +2.5 😅

[@theman1412]

6:23, That rebound put back wouldn’t have counted if he had made it.

[@anon_tree2298]

nah there wasn't enough time

[@kevinwoods9274]

How is it even possible for a 90% free throw shooter to miss that many?

[@reasonablenetizen]

Ref felt good giving Cleveland those calls 😅

[@samuelpellew3929]

I need the Rockets luck today

[@ALONfiles]

Amen is the hero of this game

[@marcelocabral463]

Damn! only thing Brooks could talk is about being the best defender on the team. Now he's not even close to Amen.

[@Born2Win7774]

Cavs 1 season turnaround is something to be studied. If Kenny don't win coach of the year, man of the year, the noble peace prize, and the Pulitzer Prize.. they buggin!! Warriors should've fired Kerr and promoted him.

[@prestoCreams]

Brooks smile at the end lmao😂😂😂

[@PickANameAndPutItHere]

6:29 way to give a shit about letting the team down

[@csharp57]

Probably trying not to cry

[@yoshikigrg8]

He must be devastated after game. 😅

[@birmingham0613]

Nope.They're keeping it in perspective,still far away away the best team.

[@The_Abbot]

Eason wanted shooter to land on him like a space x rocket

[@sandikawijayaaji7271]

Garland should has more mamba mentality coz this is just regular seasons, in the playoffs more pressure

[@robertrijks9254]

Great example of percentage don't really matter.. clutch time is a whole different ballgame.

[@willread8376]

That upgrade with 2 sec left was ridiculous. Did there best to help Cleveland win. Damn near sealed it for them smh. Rockets up next! Go Celtics lol

[@marcuscrowley6496]

Great ending, thanks!

[@jowasijo]

Darius😭

[@sktyperawr]

insaneeee

[@christopherpaxon4422]

Cavs vs Kings in the NBA Finals I'm calling it

[@loud865]

Rockets vs Cavs + Refs

[@Unclesliding]

Rockets goin to western finalls ✅

[@redtidepeoms2987]

Wait!..is Mark Andrew’s school of choking really a thing? 🤔

[@mikielsahagun6054]

Yeah there's an improvement tgat Calvs needs to work on

[@DanDan-li4hr]

Smile to your incompetency

[@JuandaDeshauteurs-x9r]

Kmsl they called that a flagrant foul🤣🤣💀💀💀

[@39533]

finally it actually is an insane ending

[@mr.e347]

I am not Rockets fan but this team feels legit and way more fun to watch than the frauds from Tmac or James Harden. This one is a TEAM. Great win.

[@Mthustle808]

Tmac wasn't a fraud.

[@Mthustle808]

Harden wasn't a fraud. We just played against a historical GSW team that was blowing every other team out of the water. So if you weren't a GSW bandwagon fan, the rockets were better than your team 🤷

[@tecoroy1205]

Darius Garland the type of players that thinks to hard in the clutch just lock in and shoot