Overview

• Jarrett Allen led the Cavaliers with a season-high 29 points and 16 rebounds, scoring 19 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
• Donovan Mitchell recorded 25 points, 14 assists, and 8 rebounds, marking a career-high in assists and showcasing his playmaking ability.
• Evan Mobley was rested as part of Cleveland's strategy to prioritize player health ahead of the playoffs, with Ty Jerome and Jaylon Tyson also unavailable.
• The San Antonio Spurs, missing Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox, were led by rookie Stephon Castle, who tallied 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists.
• Cleveland now prepares for the second game of a back-to-back against Detroit, with questions surrounding the availability of key players like Mobley.