Cavaliers Cruise Past Struggling Grizzlies

Cleveland's stars lead the way in dominant road victory over Memphis.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:27pm

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The Cleveland Cavaliers easily handled the Memphis Grizzlies, winning 124-103 on the road. Donovan Mitchell and James Harden led the way for the Cavaliers, who improved to 50-32 on the season and strengthened their hold on the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Cavaliers in position to avoid the Celtics-Knicks side of the Eastern bracket, while the Grizzlies' recent struggles have them slipping in the West standings and potentially boosting their lottery odds.

The details

Mitchell scored 31 points and dished out 7 assists, while Harden added 21 points and 9 assists to pace the Cavaliers' offensive onslaught. Cleveland shot 53% from the field and 44% from 3-point range, overwhelming a Grizzlies team that was missing key players Cedric Coward and GG Jackson. Memphis has now lost four straight games.

  • The Cavaliers improved to 50-32 on the season with the win.
  • This was the second game of a back-to-back set for both teams.

The players

Donovan Mitchell

The Cavaliers' star guard scored 31 points and dished out 7 assists to lead Cleveland to victory.

James Harden

The veteran guard added 21 points and 9 assists to complement Mitchell's performance.

Cedric Coward

The Grizzlies were missing this key player, who sat out due to injury.

GG Jackson

The Grizzlies were also without this young player, who missed the game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was a big game for us in the standings, and our guys came out focused and ready to take care of business.”

— J.B. Bickerstaff, Cavaliers Head Coach

What’s next

The Cavaliers will look to continue their strong play and secure a favorable playoff position, while the Grizzlies will aim to end their recent skid.

The takeaway

The Cavaliers' balanced scoring attack and defensive intensity proved too much for the struggling Grizzlies, highlighting Cleveland's status as a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference playoff race.