Jordan Clarkson scored 32 points (9 during a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter), and the Utah Jazz went on a 21-6 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 116-114.
The Cavaliers went on a 27-10 run to lead 101-94 with 6:02 left in the fourth quarter. Clarkson’s 3 free throws put the Jazz ahead for good with 1:10 left. He scored 15 points during the run, and they led 115-107 with 23 seconds left.
Clarkson’s 9-foot floater with 40.9 seconds left made it 111-107.
During clutch time, the Jazz outscored the Cavaliers 16-7. Clarkson (No. 9 in clutch wins added, 2022-23) scored 11 of the Jazz’s 16 on 3 for 6 shooting and 4 for 4 at the line.
Lauri Markkanen had 25 points and 16 rebounds but shot 6 for 18.
For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell had 46 points (10 during an 11-0 run in the fourth quarter), 6 assists and 3 steals, and Darius Garland added 21 points and 6 assists. Mitchell scored 17 of his 46 points in the fourth quarter.
The Cavaliers gave up 15 offensive rebounds, about 5 more than usual for the shots the Jazz missed. They outscored the Jazz 17-2 on the fast break. The Jazz’s starters outscored the Cavaliers 48-33 in 17 minutes together. Evan Mobley fouled out.