Dillon Brooks scored 26 points (16 in the third quarter), and the Memphis Grizzlies went on an 18-5 run in the third quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-109 for their seventh straight win.
The Cavaliers led 62-61 when Ja Morant’s cutting layup put the Grizzlies ahead for good with 9:28 left in the third quarter. They pulled away to a 79-67 lead with 4:33 left in the quarter and led by as many as 21 in the fourth quarter.
Brandon Clarke scored 15 points (10 in the paint) on 6 for 8 shooting off the bench.
For the Cavaliers, Collin Sexton had 28 points and 6 assists. Larry Nance Jr. scored 16 points on 7 for 8 shooting off the bench. Alfonzo McKinnie had 12 points and 10 rebounds off the bench.
The Grizzlies shot 50.6% from the field and 32.1% from 3 to the Cavaliers’ 44.6% and 25.0%. They outscored the Cavaliers 29-12 on the fast break. The Cavaliers scored the last 8 points of the game. The Cavaliers’ starters were outscored 34-24 in 13 minutes together.