Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland has identified the secret sauce to turning around his team's challenging season: strategic playmaking for the frontcourt.

Despite a rocky start that left the Cavaliers sitting eighth in the Eastern Conference with a 19-16 record, Garland sees a clear path to success through maximizing the potential of dominant big men Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.

Coach Kenny Atkinson's offensive philosophy perfectly aligns with Garland's vision, emphasizing creating opportunities for the team's powerful frontcourt players. While superstar Donovan Mitchell excels at perimeter scoring, Garland's playmaking ability allows him to distribute the ball and set up high-percentage scoring chances.

In recent victories against the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns, this strategy paid significant dividends. Against the Spurs, Allen exploded for 27 points while Garland delivered 11 assists, and in the Suns matchup, both Allen and Mobley scored 16 points each, thoroughly dominating the opposing frontcourt.

"Get the bigs the ball. Involve them as much as we can; they do so much for us on the defensive end. Hit them on the short roll, and make plays for them, so they can do their thing," Garland explained after a recent win, revealing the team's strategic focus.

The Cavaliers remain optimistic about their season, understanding they have ample time to meet the high expectations set at the beginning of the year. With Garland's exceptional court vision and the continued development of their talented big men, Cleveland believes they can climb back into the top spots of the Eastern Conference.

As the team continues to refine this approach, Garland's ability to orchestrate the offense could be the transformative element that turns their season around, proving once again that basketball is a team sport where strategic playmaking can make all the difference.