Cavaliers spoil Grizzlies’ opener
The Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Memphis Grizzlies 106-76 in the Grizzlies’ season opener at FedExForum.
The Cavaliers led by as many as 32, pulling away with a 19-2 run in the first quarter.
Matthew Dellavedova scored 12 points (6 in the paint) off the bench.
For the Grizzlies, Zach Randolph had 12 points (8 in the paint) and 8 rebounds.
The Cavaliers shot 48.8% from the field and 44.8% from 3 to the Grizzlies’ 35.4% and 12.5%. They held the Grizzlies to 76 points and outscored them 26-8 on the fast break. The Grizzlies’ starters were outscored 18-8 in 7 minutes together.