Cavaliers Triumph Over Jazz Led by Sam Merrill's Career-High Performance

Despite missing three leading scorers, the Cavaliers secure a win, improving their standing in the Eastern Conference.

Sam Merrill, former Utah State star, led the Cavaliers to a win over the Utah Jazz, scoring 27 points off the bench.
The Cavaliers won 124-116 despite lacking their three leading scorers — Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley — who were all inactive.
Merrill's performance set career highs for him in points, threes made, shots made, and minutes played.
Donovan Mitchell, the former Jazz star, missed the game due to illness.
The Jazz's loss pushed them down to a 10-18 record, while the Cavs improved to 16-12 and sixth in the Eastern Conference.