The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 133-124 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday (3/14) at FedExForum, marking their franchise-record 16th consecutive win. Evan Mobley led the Cavaliers with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Darius Garland contributed 20 points and nine assists. Despite the absence of leading scorer Donovan Mitchell due to a groin injury, Cleveland dominated early, leading by 17 at halftime and extending the margin to 25 points in the third quarter.
The Grizzlies' Ja Morant delivered a season-high 44 points, along with eight rebounds and seven assists, but his efforts weren't enough to overcome the deficit. Memphis attempted a late comeback, narrowing the gap to eight points with under a minute remaining, but the Cavaliers maintained their composure to seal the win. This victory improved Cleveland's record to 56-10, solidifying their position as the NBA's top team, while Memphis saw their four-game winning streak come to an end.
Next up: Memphis hosts the Miami Heat on Saturday (3/15) for the Tony Allen jersey retirement night at FedExForum. Pregame at 6:30 p.m. Tip at 7:00 p.m. live on 92.9 FM ESPN.
