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Evan Mobley powers Cavaliers past Jazz
Cleveland forward scores season-high 34 points in road win
Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:10am
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Evan Mobley scored a season-high 34 points, collected 17 rebounds, and blocked three shots to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 122-113 victory over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Monday night. Donovan Mitchell added 34 points to help Cleveland win its fifth consecutive road game, while James Harden dished out a game-high 14 assists.
Why it matters
The win keeps the Cavaliers in the hunt for a top playoff seed in the Eastern Conference, while the loss extends Utah's losing streak to six games as they continue to struggle in a rebuilding season.
The details
The Cavaliers dominated in the paint, outscoring the Jazz 82-40. Mobley had three dunks in the second quarter alone after entering the game averaging a league-leading 3.0 dunks per game. Utah made a late push, cutting a 15-point deficit to just three points in the fourth quarter, but Mobley converted back-to-back three-point plays to help Cleveland pull away.
- The game was played on Monday, March 31, 2026.
The players
Evan Mobley
A forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers who scored a season-high 34 points, grabbed 17 rebounds, and blocked 3 shots in the win.
Donovan Mitchell
A guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers who scored 34 points to help the team win its fifth consecutive road game.
James Harden
A guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers who dished out a game-high 14 assists to go along with 13 points.
Kyle Filipowski
A player for the Utah Jazz who tallied 20 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals in the loss.
Cody Williams
A player for the Utah Jazz who scored a team-high 26 points in the loss.
What they’re saying
“Evan Mobley was a force tonight, dominating the paint and making big plays when we needed them. He's really taken his game to another level this season.”
— Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers Guard
The takeaway
Mobley's standout performance was crucial in helping the Cavaliers maintain their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race, while the Jazz's struggles continue as they look to rebuild for the future.
