NBA-Leading Cavaliers Secure Seventh Straight Win Over Grizzlies
Donovan Mitchell's 33 points and Evan Mobley's near triple-double power Cleveland past Memphis in a heated matchup.
- Cleveland Cavaliers, holding the NBA's best record at 47-10, defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 129-123 for their seventh consecutive win.
- Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 33 points, while Evan Mobley contributed 25 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists, narrowly missing a triple-double.
- The game featured a heated moment in the third quarter, where Mitchell and Memphis' Desmond Bane were involved in a scuffle, leading to technical fouls for four players.
- Memphis, second in the Western Conference, saw strong performances from Jaren Jackson Jr. (22 points) and Ja Morant (21 points, 10 assists) but fell short in the final minutes.
- The Cavaliers overcame a poor start from beyond the arc, finishing the game strong at the free-throw line to maintain their league-leading form.