Cavaliers vs. Jazz Game Delayed Due to Damaged Hoop

A rim malfunction at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse caused a 35-minute delay before the Cavaliers' home game against the Jazz could begin.

The game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz on Monday night was delayed after a rim on one of the hoops was found to be uneven.
The issue was discovered after Cleveland's player introductions, prompting the replacement of the entire hoop and stanchion by arena staff.
Players entertained the crowd during the delay, with Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen making a backward half-court shot on his third attempt, drawing cheers from fans.
The delay lasted approximately 35 minutes, with the game eventually starting at 7:45 p.m. Eastern Time after the replacement hoop was tested and approved.
The Cavaliers, who hold a strong 25-4 record this season, continue to perform well despite the unexpected pregame disruption.