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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 120–105 on November 23 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with Donovan Mitchell's 37 points leading a balanced offensive attack. The Cavaliers shot 51.7 percent from the field and connected on 17 three-pointers, while Evan Mobley added 18 points to anchor the home effort. Cleveland's second quarter proved decisive, outscoring the Clippers 32–28 in that frame to build early separation. The Cavaliers' defense was equally imposing, holding Los Angeles to 46.3 percent shooting and forcing 15 turnovers while generating 10 steals. Ivica Zubac paced the Clippers with 33 points and Kawhi Leonard contributed 20, but Los Angeles managed only eight made three-pointers and struggled with turnovers that disrupted rhythm. Cleveland's offensive rating of 120.2 paired with a defensive rating of 111.2 highlighted their two-way effectiveness. The victory extends the Cavaliers' momentum in the Eastern Conference standings.
