For three and-a-half quarters, it appeared the Portland Trail Blazers would put an end to their losing streak—and against one of the league’s top teams to boot. However, they were doomed by another crunch-time collapse, falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers by a final score of 119-113 at Moda Center. The defeat, the team’s fifth consecutive, spoiled a 50-point performance from Damian Lillard—his highest total of the season.
Jarrett Allen was the Cavs’ top scoring threat for much of the night, tying a season-high with 24 points. However, it was the dynamic backcourt duo of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland who took control late for Cleveland.