November 16th - The Cavaliers defeated the Grizzlies 108-100. Cavaliers guard Garland remained sidelined, while Eddie made his season debut. For the Grizzlies, star guard Ja Morant left the game after only 6 minutes due to injury.

At the start of the game, Mitchell ignited the Cavaliers' momentum with a 3+1 play. Both teams traded baskets in the first quarter, with the Grizzlies' bench contributing offensively, at one point extending their lead to double digits. Late in the first quarter, Mitchell led a comeback, narrowing the gap to just 4 points.

In the second quarter, the Grizzlies went on an 11-3 run, regaining a double-digit lead. Fortunately, the Cavaliers' interior defense rallied, narrowing the gap to 7 points before halftime. After the break, Mitchell and the twin towers continued to reduce the deficit, but the Grizzlies responded at crucial moments, maintaining an 8- point lead at the end of the third quarter.

Entering the final quarter, the Grizzlies scored only 1 point, while the Cavaliers went on an 8-1 run to keep the score close. In the crucial moments, Mitchell stepped up, hitting three consecutive three-pointers to spark a 17-2 run and take the lead. Ultimately, the Cavaliers rallied to defeat the Grizzlies 108-100.

Cavaliers player statistics

Mitchell 30 points , 5 rebounds , 5 assists , 2 steals; Mobley 22 points , 13 rebounds , 4 assists , 4 blocks; Allen 16 points , 6 rebounds , 2 assists; Merrill 13 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Ball 9 points , 7 rebounds , 5 assists , 2 steals; Hunter 9 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Wade 4 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists , 2 blocks; Porter 3 points, 3 rebounds , 1 assist .

Grizzlies player statistics

Jackson had 26 points , 5 rebounds, and 3 assists; Eddie had 13 points , 7 rebounds , 2 steals , and 2 blocks; Aldama had 12 points , 11 rebounds, and 2 assists; Korward had 10 points , 8 rebounds , and 2 assists ; James had 8 points , 4 rebounds , 4 assists , and 2 steals; Wells had 8 points and 2 rebounds; Morant had 7 points , 1 rebound , and 2 assists; Pope had 6 points and 3 assists .