Wrap-Up -- While trying to weather the dog days of the season with a shorthanded squad, the Cavaliers have fallen behind early in games. But Wednesday’s early deficit in Memphis proved too much to overcome.
Back on the road to start another three-game trip after a brief one-game home stop, Cleveland scored just a single point through the game’s first seven minutes, resulting in a season-low nine-point first quarter.
The Cavaliers recovered to keep the contest competitive, but their furious late rally fell just short as they fell for the fourth straight occasion – dropping the 95-87 decision at the Grindhouse.