Evan Mobley had 22 points and 13 rebounds for Cleveland, which used a 17-2 run to take a 103-92 lead with 3:36 remaining. The Cavs outscored Memphis 32-16 in the fourth quarter after trailing by double digits for much of the middle periods.
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 26 points and tied his career high with 12 made free throws, but he was just 6 of 23 from the field for the Grizzlies. Zach Edey added 13 points and seven rebounds in his first appearance this season following surgery on his left ankle performed on June 7.
Memphis guard Ja Morant scored seven points in six minutes before leaving the court with discomfort in his right calf. He missed the previous match, held Wednesday in Boston, due to right ankle pain.
Jarrett Allen contributed 16 points and Sam Merrill added 13 points for Cleveland, which has a 1-1 record in a six-game home series. Spain’s Santi Aldama added 12 points and 11 rebounds off the bench for the Grizzlies.
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