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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 108–100 on November 15 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with Donovan Mitchell leading the way on 30 points while Evan Mobley added 22 in a defensive showcase. The Cavaliers shot 45.8 percent from the field and connected on 13 three-pointers, controlling the game's tempo with a 103.1 offensive rating against Memphis's 92.9. Cleveland's fourth quarter proved decisive, outscoring Memphis 32–16 in the final frame to seal the win after the teams traded blows through the opening half. The Grizzlies, led by Jaren Jackson Jr.'s 26 points, struggled offensively at 36 percent shooting and made just 9 threes despite 9 steals, while committing 15 turnovers to Cleveland's 20. The Cavaliers' 49 rebounds and 24 assists reflected a balanced attack that overwhelmed a Memphis team that scored 32 and 29 points in the first two quarters but faded late. Cleveland's defensive rating of 92.9 points per 100 possessions underscored their second-half suffocation of the Grizzlies' offense. This win strengthens the Cavaliers' positioning in the Eastern Conference race.
