Jarrett Allen had 27 points (20 in the paint) and 10 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the San Antonio Spurs 113-101.
Jaylon Tyson’s corner 3-pointer put the Cavaliers ahead for good with 10:18 left in the fourth quarter.
The Spurs got within 87-84 on Dylan Harper’s turnaround jumper with 9:45 to play, but Allen answered with 2 free throws, and the Spurs got no closer.
The Cavaliers had 7 players in double-digit scoring. Darius Garland assisted on 6 of Allen’s 11 baskets.
For the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama had 26 points and 14 rebounds.
The Cavaliers shot 42.7% from the field and 31.0% from 3 to the Spurs’ 38.6% and 22.6%.