The Memphis Grizzlies improved to 7-0 on the second night of a back-to-back this season and forced a split of the season series with Cleveland, defeating the Cavaliers 93-85 Wednesday at FedExForum. The Grizzlies have won 14 of their last 18 games and snapped Cleveland’s five-game winning streak.
Memphis has now won six straight at home and is now 11-4 at home on the season. The Grizzlies now stand at 7-1 in the month of December.
The Grizzlies never trailed, though Cleveland managed to keep the game within reach despite a 13-point first quarter deficit. However, the Grizzlies went on a 14-0 run to close the third quarter and extend their lead to 21.