Through the first part of the season, the Cavaliers starting backcourt had done much of the offensive heavy lifting. On Thursday night – their frontcourt, as well as a rookie relocated to guard – helped Cleveland pull out the win.
All three frontcourt players had big nights- and Isaac Okoro, in just his second game back after missing the previous five, made critical plays on both ends of the floor late as the Cavs held on to snap their two-game skid, hanging on for the 94-90 win in Memphis.
Joining the cavalcade of injured teammates, Collin Sexton was a late scratch on Thursday with a sprained left ankle – the first game he’s missed after starting his career with 155 straight.