Cavaliers edge Spurs 114-113, near East's best record

The Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly defeated the San Antonio Spurs 114-113, with Donovan Mitchell scoring 26 points and Evan Mobley contributing 25 points and 10 rebounds. Cleveland held a significant 23-point lead at one point but had to fend off a late rally from the Spurs, who were led by Devin Vassell with 24 points and Harrison Barnes with 23. The Cavaliers have now won three consecutive games and only need one more win or a Boston loss to clinch the best record in the Eastern Conference. Despite their early dominance, Cleveland's performance in the final quarter allowed San Antonio to close the gap significantly, culminating in a missed layup attempt by Barnes at the buzzer. The game highlighted the challenges faced by the Spurs this season, particularly following injuries to key players. Cleveland is set to host Sacramento next, while San Antonio embarks on a four-game road trip starting in Portland.