Mitchell scores 23, Cavs blast Jazz, improve to 15-2 at home

Published December 19, 2022 7:34 PM

By TOM WITHERS
AP Sports Writer

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points in his first game against the Utah Jazz since they traded him to Cleveland this summer and Jarrett Allen added 20, leading the Cavaliers to a 122-99 win. The Cavs have won four straight, improving the NBA’s best home record to 15-2. Mitchell spent five seasons with Utah before being dealt on Sept. 1 in a stunning deal. Mitchell’s arrival has legitimized the Cavs, who barely missed the playoffs last season with one of the league’s youngest rosters. Darius Garland added 17 for Cleveland. Lauri Markkanen, who was also in the Mitchell trade, scored 24 for the Jazz, who have lost six straight road games.

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