The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 103 - 86, at Quicken Loans Arena on Tuesday. The two teams square off again Wednesday night in Memphis in the second game of a home - and - home series, so the Grizzlies (17 - 9) opted to rest Marc Gasol on Tuesday. That left them even more short - handed than usual, given that star point guard Mike Conley is also out for the foreseeable future. That played right into the Cavs' hands, as they were able to put together a relatively comfortable home win despite sitting Kyrie Irving for rest purposes themselves. LeBron James and Kevin Love turned in their typical quality of performance, but the story was J.R. Smith, who'd essentially been mired in a month - long slump. The veteran guard posted a season - high 23 points on 8 - of - 17 shooting, including a stellar 6 - of - 10 tally from beyond the arc. Cleveland (18 - 5) shot 46 percent from the field overall, which helped them overcome 17 turnovers. The Grizzlies were led by Zach Randolph, who started at center for Gasol. He posted 18 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block. Troy Williams and Andrew Harrison turned in a pair of 13 - point efforts, with the former adding six rebounds and an assist, and the latter posting four assists, three rebounds, three blocks and a steal. Tony Allen contributed eight points, a rebound, an assist and three steals, while JaMychal Green only poured in two points but brought down eight boards. Jarell Martin supplied eight points, 10 rebounds and an assist. Love led the way for Cleveland with 29 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and two steals. James registered 23 points, eight assists, six rebounds and three steals. DeAndre Liggins compiled three points, five rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block while drawing the start for Irving, while Channing Frye led the second unit with eight points, a rebound and an assist. The Grizzlies and Cavs meet again on Wednesday evening at FedEx Forum in Memphis.
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