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NBA-Leading Cavaliers Secure Seventh Straight Win Over Grizzlies

Donovan Mitchell's 33 points and Evan Mobley's near triple-double power Cleveland past Memphis in a heated matchup.

Feb 23, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) celebrates with guard Sam Merrill (5) during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Feb 23, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) and forward Evan Mobley (4) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Feb 23, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) during the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Feb 23, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) celebrates after hitting a three point basket during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Cleveland Cavaliers, holding the NBA's best record at 47-10, defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 129-123 for their seventh consecutive win.
  • Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 33 points, while Evan Mobley contributed 25 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists, narrowly missing a triple-double.
  • The game featured a heated moment in the third quarter, where Mitchell and Memphis' Desmond Bane were involved in a scuffle, leading to technical fouls for four players.
  • Memphis, second in the Western Conference, saw strong performances from Jaren Jackson Jr. (22 points) and Ja Morant (21 points, 10 assists) but fell short in the final minutes.
  • The Cavaliers overcame a poor start from beyond the arc, finishing the game strong at the free-throw line to maintain their league-leading form.