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Mobley helps Cavs win franchise-record 16th straight, beat Grizzlies 133-124

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Mobley helps Cavs win franchise-record 16th straight, beat Grizzlies 133-124
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Mobley helps Cavs win franchise-record 16th straight, beat Grizzlies 133-124

2025-03-15 10:46 Last Updated At:11:12

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Evan Mobley had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Darius Garland added 20 points and nine assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers recorded a franchise-record 16th straight victory with a 133-124 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

De'Andre Hunter scored 18 points, while Jarrett Allen had 16. The win eclipsed Cleveland's previous standard for consecutive wins with 15 to open this season.

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (5) and Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) reach for the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (5) and Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) reach for the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) dunks ahead of Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) dunks ahead of Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) passes against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) passes against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) and is fouled from behind by Grizzlies guard Ja Morant in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) and is fouled from behind by Grizzlies guard Ja Morant in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) handles the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) handles the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) handles the ball ahead of center Jarrett Allen, left, and Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) handles the ball ahead of center Jarrett Allen, left, and Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) shoots between Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., from left, center Zach Edey and forward Jaylen Wells in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) shoots between Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., from left, center Zach Edey and forward Jaylen Wells in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) handles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) handles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro, left, reacts to a call by referee Curtis Blair (74) in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro, left, reacts to a call by referee Curtis Blair (74) in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Ja Morant led Memphis with a season-high 44 points to go with eight rebounds and seven assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brandon Clarke finished with 13 points each.

Jackson returned to the lineup against Cleveland after missing the previous five games with a left ankle sprain. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers played their second game without Donovan Mitchell due to left groin soreness.

Cavaliers: Cleveland has a solid hold on the top spot in the Eastern Conference. It also was Cleveland’s 26th road win, tying for the second-best in Cavaliers single-season history with the 2009-10 team.

Grizzlies: Memphis struggled shooting most of the night, and only a rally with the reserves made the margin respectable.

Cleveland opened the second quarter on a 23-9 rally capped by a Morant turnover that led to a breakaway by Javonte Green. Green missed the shot when he was fouled by Jackson — a foul ruled a Flagrant 1. The ensuing free throws took the Cleveland lead to 56-39.

Cleveland shot 53% in the first half, including 12 of 29 from outside the arc. Memphis managed only 4 of 17 from 3-point range in the first two quarters, leaving the Cavaliers with a 75-58 lead at the half.

Cleveland plays the Magic at home on Sunday. The Grizzlies play host to the Heat on Saturday.

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (5) and Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) reach for the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (5) and Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) reach for the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) dunks ahead of Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) dunks ahead of Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) passes against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) passes against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) and is fouled from behind by Grizzlies guard Ja Morant in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) and is fouled from behind by Grizzlies guard Ja Morant in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) handles the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) handles the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) handles the ball ahead of center Jarrett Allen, left, and Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) handles the ball ahead of center Jarrett Allen, left, and Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) shoots between Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., from left, center Zach Edey and forward Jaylen Wells in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) shoots between Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., from left, center Zach Edey and forward Jaylen Wells in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) handles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) handles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro, left, reacts to a call by referee Curtis Blair (74) in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro, left, reacts to a call by referee Curtis Blair (74) in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

This photo gallery features some of the top photos of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia in the past week by AP photographer Thibault Camus. Nasser Al-Attiyah regained the lead in the rally after blasting the first all-sand stage of the race in the Saudi desert on Friday. Five-time champion Al-Attiyah dominated the second half of the 331-kilometer stage between Hail and Riyadh.

Rider Ricky Brabec competes during the seventh stage of the Dakar Rally between Riyadh and Wadi Ad Dawasir, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan.11, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Ricky Brabec competes during the seventh stage of the Dakar Rally between Riyadh and Wadi Ad Dawasir, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan.11, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Luciano Benavides competes during the seventh stage of the Dakar Rally between Riyadh and Wadi Ad Dawasir, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan.11, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Luciano Benavides competes during the seventh stage of the Dakar Rally between Riyadh and Wadi Ad Dawasir, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan.11, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Sebastien Loeb and co-driver Edouard Boulanger compete during the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Sebastien Loeb and co-driver Edouard Boulanger compete during the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Arnau Lledo competes during the third stage of the Dakar Rally with a start and finish in Alula, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Arnau Lledo competes during the third stage of the Dakar Rally with a start and finish in Alula, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Carlos Sainz and co-driver Lucas Cruz compete during the second stage of the Dakar Rally between Yanbu and Alula, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Carlos Sainz and co-driver Lucas Cruz compete during the second stage of the Dakar Rally between Yanbu and Alula, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Simon Vitse and co-driver Max Delfino compete during the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Simon Vitse and co-driver Max Delfino compete during the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Spectators attend to the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Spectators attend to the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Spectators watch driver Denis Krotov and co-driver Konstantin Zhiltsov competing during the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Spectators watch driver Denis Krotov and co-driver Konstantin Zhiltsov competing during the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Nani Roma changes a tire of his car at the end of the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Nani Roma changes a tire of his car at the end of the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Mattias Ekstrom and co-driver Emil Bergkvist compete during the second stage of the Dakar Rally between Yanbu and Alula, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Mattias Ekstrom and co-driver Emil Bergkvist compete during the second stage of the Dakar Rally between Yanbu and Alula, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Mechanic Filip Skrobanek eats after he stopped for a bivouac following the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Mechanic Filip Skrobanek eats after he stopped for a bivouac following the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Drivers and co-drivers pack up their tents before the start of the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Drivers and co-drivers pack up their tents before the start of the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Laia Sanz and co-driver Maurizio Gerini compete during the prologue of the Dakar Rally in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Laia Sanz and co-driver Maurizio Gerini compete during the prologue of the Dakar Rally in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Daniel Sanders drives beside camels during the second stage of the Dakar Rally between Yanbu and Alula, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Daniel Sanders drives beside camels during the second stage of the Dakar Rally between Yanbu and Alula, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Skyler Howes competes during the first stage of the Dakar Rally in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Skyler Howes competes during the first stage of the Dakar Rally in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Denis Krotov sits on a tire as co-driver Konstantin Zhiltsov, unseen, repairs their car after they stopped for a bivouac at the end of the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Denis Krotov sits on a tire as co-driver Konstantin Zhiltsov, unseen, repairs their car after they stopped for a bivouac at the end of the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Carlos Sainz and co-driver Lucas Cruz compete during the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Carlos Sainz and co-driver Lucas Cruz compete during the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Luciano Benavides competes during the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Luciano Benavides competes during the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Jeremias Gonzalez Ferioli and co-driver Gonzalo Rinaldi compete during the third stage of the Dakar Rally with a start and finish in Alula, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Jeremias Gonzalez Ferioli and co-driver Gonzalo Rinaldi compete during the third stage of the Dakar Rally with a start and finish in Alula, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

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