In a decisive 120-91 victory, the Cleveland Cavaliers halted a four-game losing streak against the Utah Jazz. Jarrett Allen led Cleveland with 18 points, while Donovan Mitchell contributed 16, supported by Evan Mobley’s double-double (11 points, 11 rebounds). After a brief Utah lead, the Cavaliers gained momentum before halftime and dominated the third quarter with a 15-0 run. The Jazz’s Kyle Filipowski scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, but Utah faced challenges with 18 turnovers, resulting in 25 points for Cleveland off those mistakes. Both teams are set to play again on Tuesday.
SALT LAKE CITY — — Jarrett Allen contributed 18 points, with Donovan Mitchell adding 16, as the Cleveland Cavaliers ended a four-game losing streak by defeating the Utah Jazz 120-91 on Sunday.
Evan Mobley recorded a double-double with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks, aiding the Cavaliers in their return to victory. A total of six players scored in double digits for Cleveland.
Kyle Filipowski was the top performer for Utah, notching 18 points along with 13 rebounds. Walker Kessler chipped in with 13 rebounds and three blocks.
The Jazz came back from a 12-point deficit early in the game, even seizing a 36-34 lead after Collin Sexton’s layup midway through the second quarter. However, Cleveland regained the lead for good on Mitchell’s pull-up jumper, making it 44-43 with 2:04 left in the first half.
The Cavaliers held Utah scoreless for a stretch of 6½ minutes and surged ahead with a 15-0 run to start the third quarter. Allen capped off the run with two baskets, the second extending Cleveland’s lead to 66-45 just five minutes into the second half.
Cavaliers: Cleveland took advantage of Utah’s weak transition defense, outscoring the Jazz 22-9 in fastbreak points.
Jazz: Utah continued to struggle with ball security, committing 18 turnovers that led to 25 points for Cleveland.
Following Utah’s last lead at 43-42 due to Filipowski’s reverse layup, Mitchell and Garland combined for three baskets in the last two minutes of the half, paving the way for Cleveland’s critical run in the third quarter.
Cleveland dominated in the paint, outscoring Utah 60-30.
Both teams will be in action again on Tuesday. Cleveland will finish its five-game road trip in Portland, while Utah will host Memphis.
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