Overview
- Cleveland flipped an eight-point halftime deficit with a 44-19 third quarter, opening the half on a 34-9 blitz.
- With Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet out, Bismack Biyombo started as the Spurs were outscored 80-44 inside.
- Devin Vassell poured in 25 by halftime and matched a franchise mark with seven first‑half threes before cooling late.
- Cleveland was also without Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, with Evan Mobley exploiting San Antonio’s lack of size.
- Rookie Dylan Harper struggled at 1-for-11, and coach Mitch Johnson cited mental fatigue after the road-heavy stretch.