The Cleveland Cavaliers snapped their four-game losing streak with a commanding 120-91 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday.
Jarrett Allen led Cleveland with 18 points, while Donovan Mitchell added 16 against his former team. The Cavaliers, who remain first in the Eastern Conference at 57-14, had six players score in double figures.
Evan Mobley contributed 11 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks, helping Cleveland control the paint. The Cavaliers outscored Utah 60-30 inside and capitalized on transition opportunities, finishing with a 22-9 edge in fastbreak points.
Utah, sitting last in the West at 16-56, struggled to maintain offensive rhythm. Rookie Kyle Filipowski recorded 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Walker Kessler grabbed 13 boards and blocked three shots.
The Jazz briefly held a 36-34 lead in the second quarter before Mitchell’s jumper put Cleveland ahead 44-43. The Cavaliers then clamped down defensively, holding Utah scoreless for over six minutes and opening the third quarter with a 15-0 run.
Allen sparked the surge, scoring twice during the decisive stretch that pushed Cleveland’s lead to 66-45. The Cavaliers forced 18 Jazz turnovers, converting them into 25 points.
Darius Garland had 12 points and four assists, while De’Andre Hunter added 15 points off the bench. Cleveland’s reserves outscored Utah’s bench 50-46, maintaining control even when the starters rested.
Utah’s offensive struggles were evident, as the team shot just 36% from the field and 32% from deep. Collin Sexton finished with 10 points, but the Jazz had little offensive firepower to counter Cleveland’s dominant second half.
