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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Utah Jazz 122–113 on March 30 at Delta Center, with Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell each scoring 34 points to lead the visitors past C. Williams's 26-point effort for Utah. Cleveland's balanced offensive approach proved decisive, shooting 52.2 percent from the field while holding the Jazz to 47.7 percent; though Utah connected on 15 three-pointers compared to Cleveland's six, the Cavaliers' superior ball movement generated 33 assists against 32 for the Jazz. The game finished below the Vegas total of 242.5, with Cleveland's third quarter (31 points) matching Utah's offensive output despite Utah's 36-point second half surge. Cleveland's defensive rating of 112.1 held Utah's offensive rating to 119.7, while the Cavaliers' 49 rebounds and seven blocks provided crucial interior control. The Cavaliers' 11 turnovers versus Utah's 15 reflected disciplined play that proved marginal but meaningful in the low-scoring final frame. This road victory strengthens Cleveland's playoff positioning heading into the final stretch.
