Jarrett Allen recorded 27 points and 10 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers (18-16) rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs (23-9) 113-101 on Monday night at Frost Bank Center. Evan Mobley added 16 points, while Darius Garland contributed 15 points and 11 assists in a balanced team effort that featured seven Cavaliers in double figures.
Cleveland trailed by eight in the third quarter but surged in the fourth, with Jaylen Tyson hitting back-to-back 3-pointers to push the lead to 87-82 early in the quarter. De’Andre Hunter followed with a four-point play that extended the margin, helping the Cavaliers secure their first double-digit lead at 22-12 in the opening quarter.
Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 26 points and 14 rebounds for his 10th double-double of the season. Stephon Castle added 15 points, and De’Aaron Fox scored 14 after returning from a one-game absence due to a left adductor issue, but San Antonio struggled to contain Cleveland’s offensive balance.
Allen shot 6 of 12 in the first half and included two unconventional behind-the-backboard baskets that energized the Cavaliers. Cleveland outscored the Spurs 29-21 in the paint in the fourth quarter, turning a close game into a comfortable victory.
San Antonio opened the game with Wembanyama showcasing his versatility, including a two-handed dunk off Castle’s pass and a 25-foot 3-pointer to give the Spurs a 26-25 lead after the first quarter. Despite the early heroics, the Spurs could not match the depth and scoring balance of the Cavaliers down the stretch.
The Cavaliers snapped a two-game losing streak and ended the Spurs’ eight-game winning streak, relying on interior scoring and efficient team play to control the game. Cleveland shot 43% overall and made 90% of free throws, while San Antonio converted 39% from the field and 23% from three-point range.
Cleveland returns home to face the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, while the Spurs host the New York Knicks on the same night.
