Cavaliers Overpower Grizzlies in High-Scoring Offensive Showcase
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 142-126 on Monday night at FedExForum in a game defined by prolific offense. Cleveland used a 44-point second quarter to seize control after trailing by 12 following the first period.
Dennis Schroder led the Cavaliers with 22 points and 11 assists. Evan Mobley added 24 points and six rebounds. Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 24 points for the Grizzlies, who made 29 3-pointers but were outscored 26-7 at the free-throw line.
Cleveland improved to 50-29. Memphis fell to 25-54 with the loss before an announced crowd of 16,511. The teams combined for 268 points, far exceeding the game’s over/under line.