Overview

• The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 114-113, improving to 62-15 and moving one win away from securing the best record in the Eastern Conference.
• Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 26 points, while Evan Mobley contributed 25 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks in the victory.
• The Cavaliers built a 23-point lead but struggled to close out the game as the Spurs mounted a 14-2 run in the final minutes, highlighted by back-to-back threes from Harrison Barnes.
• Barnes missed a contested layup at the buzzer that would have secured a dramatic comeback win for the Spurs, who now hold a 32-45 record in a challenging season.
• Cleveland's prolific three-point shooting (22-for-51) was pivotal, but Donovan Mitchell emphasized the need for improvement as the team prepares for the playoffs.