ESPN.com · Jan 13, 2023
Ricky Rubio's return gives spark as Cavs overcome Lillard's 50
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Ricky Rubio played in his first game since a knee injury more than a year ago, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 119-113 on Thursday night.
Damian Lillard had a season-high 50 points, but it wasn't enough for the Blazers, who lost their fifth straight.
Jarrett Allen added 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Cavaliers' fifth win in their last seven games.
Portland led by as many as 14 points early in the game and had a 91-87 lead going into the final quarter.