The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a major upset on Wednesday night, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 122-114 despite being short-handed. The Cavaliers were led by Collin Sexton and Dylan Fonteccio, who combined for 41 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The Cavaliers were without their star player, Kevin Love, who was out with an injury. Despite this, the Cavaliers managed to stay competitive throughout the game, thanks to the efforts of Sexton and Fonteccio. Sexton had a team-high 23 points and six assists, while Fonteccio added 18 points and four assists.
The Cavaliers also received contributions from their bench players, with Larry Nance Jr. scoring 15 points and grabbing eight rebounds. The team also received a boost from rookie Darius Garland, who had 11 points and five assists.
The Trail Blazers were led by Damian Lillard, who had a game-high 32 points and seven assists. CJ McCollum added 22 points, while Hassan Whiteside had a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
The Cavaliers were able to outlast the Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter, thanks to their strong defense. The team held the Trail Blazers to just 19 points in the final period, while scoring 28 of their own.
The Cavaliers have now won two straight games and are looking to build on this momentum as they head into the All-Star break. With Love expected to return soon, the Cavaliers will look to make a push for a playoff spot in the second half of the season.
Overall, it was a great team effort from the Cavaliers, who managed to pull off an impressive win despite being short-handed. Sexton and Fonteccio led the way for the Cavaliers, while the team’s bench players also stepped up to help secure the victory. The Cavaliers will look to continue their winning ways in the second half of the season.
