Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 129-123 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.
Evan Mobley contributed 25 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists as the Cavaliers improved to an NBA-best 47-10 record.
Ty Jerome scored 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, stepping up in the absence of Darius Garland, who missed the game due to a bruised left hip.
Memphis, second in the Western Conference at 37-20, dropped its third game in four outings despite Jaren Jackson Jr.’s 22 points.
Ja Morant recorded 21 points and 10 assists, while Luke Kennard added 19 points off the bench for the Grizzlies.
The Cavaliers struggled from beyond the arc early, missing 22 of their first 25 attempts, with Mitchell hitting their only makes during that stretch.
Despite their shooting woes, Cleveland finished 13-for-47 from three-point range while capitalizing on inside scoring and rebounding.
Mobley matched his career high in assists and fell two short of his first triple-double while blocking three shots.
Jackson Jr. converted a crucial three-point play with 42 seconds remaining, bringing Memphis within three points at 124-121. However, he missed two free throws on the next possession, allowing Cleveland to maintain control.
Mitchell and Desmond Bane received technical fouls after a scuffle for a loose ball in the third quarter.
Tristan Thompson and Morant were also given technicals for their involvement in the altercation.
Cleveland’s defense held Memphis to 45.7% shooting while winning the rebounding battle 57-37.
