Cleveland Cavaliers Extend Winning Streak with Victory Over Memphis Grizzlies
The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games with a hard-fought 129-123 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night at Rocket Arena. Donovan Mitchell led the charge with 33 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, while Evan Mobley contributed 25 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists. The Cavaliers, who lead the NBA with a 39.3% three-point shooting percentage, overcame a slow start from beyond the arc, finishing 13-of-47.
Memphis, second in the Western Conference, saw strong performances from Jaren Jackson Jr. (22 points), Ja Morant (21 points, 10 assists), and Desmond Bane (19 points off the bench). However, the Grizzlies struggled to close the gap late in the game, despite Jackson converting a three-point play to cut the deficit to 124-121 with 42 seconds remaining. Missed free throws and key defensive stops by Cleveland sealed the win for the Cavaliers.
The game was not without drama, as Mitchell and Bane got into a scuffle in the third quarter, resulting in technical fouls for both players, as well as Morant and Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen. Despite the tension, the Cavaliers maintained their composure, improving their league-leading record to 39-4 at home.
Cleveland played without All-Star guard Darius Garland, who sat out due to a hip contusion sustained in a previous game. The Cavaliers will next face the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, while the Grizzlies begin a five-game homestand against the Phoenix Suns.
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