Cleveland Cavaliers hand Utah Jazz sixth straight loss
Mar 30, 2026, 9:24 PM | Updated: 10:36 pm
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 30: Kyle Filipowski #22 of the Utah Jazz drives past James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Delta Center on March 30, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY — The Jazz welcomed former All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell back into town on Monday, and the night ended with a sixth straight loss for Utah.
Mitchell and Evan Mobley led the way for the Cavs with 34 points each. Cody Williams took the reins for the Jazz with 26 points, six rebounds, and four assists.
The loss leaves Utah at 21-55 overall with just six games left in the season.
Pregame
Elijah Harkless is now out due to hamstring soreness. https://t.co/S7XEjx0ecG
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 31, 2026
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 31, 2026
home sweet @deltacenter 💜🏔️♒️🏡 pic.twitter.com/aJyJudiGkJ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 30, 2026
Donovan Mitchell playing in Utah as a Cavalier:
31.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.5 steals on 47.5% from the floor and 30.4% from three.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 31, 2026
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 31, 2026
first career start for Kennedy! 🥳💜#StartingLineup pic.twitter.com/I4pyqY9DRJ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 31, 2026
First Quarter
the big fella is dishing it out early 🤩 pic.twitter.com/j3vqtZp4TG
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 31, 2026
Cody Williams Dunk Streak Counter:
One game with a dunk. https://t.co/LhPZQfEIK4
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 31, 2026
Ace Bailey is on a tear to open this game.
He’s got 9 points on a perfect 4-4 shooting from the floor, to go with a rebound and an assist.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 31, 2026
Ace’s confidence continues to soar 🚀
the rook’s up to 9 points ♠️ pic.twitter.com/3RXJbCx6Wy
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 31, 2026
It would be a great problem to have…
But if the Jazz land a star in the draft, and Ace Bailey continues to develop the way it looks like he might, they’ll have to figure out how to maximize their growth without stifling a win-now roster.
It’s a difficult needle to thread.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 31, 2026
This was one of the more competitive, entertaining quarters in recent memory for the Jazz.
Flip 10 & 7. Ace 9 points on 80%. Utah trails 31-29 through 12.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 31, 2026
After one, the @utahjazz trail the @cavs 31-29.
Jazz are shooting 52 percent from the floor, led by Kyle Filipowski who has 10 points on 3-7 shooting. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/IPiDIBQBJ8
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 31, 2026
Second Quarter
Cleveland opens the second quarter on a 13-1 run…
To Jazz fans that just want to see wins, I’m sorry for the jinx. To the pro-lottery group, you’re welcome. https://t.co/4pSAUDYmhU
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 31, 2026
more like Bez M𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗚 if you ask us 🎯 pic.twitter.com/rF5Y25U5yh
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 31, 2026
Man, Ace knocks down a tough turnaround jumper in the key.
Veteran-level footwork and shotmaking.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 31, 2026
Midway through the second, the @utahjazz trail the @cavs 48-39.
Ace Bailey is up to 11 first half points. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/tNjZld5Mds
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 31, 2026
FLIP SAID GIMME THAT 💪😤 pic.twitter.com/NUTPFbniax
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 31, 2026
Cody Williams catches the ball wide open at the point on that play and opts for a one-dribble pull-up near the elbow.
That’s a “bad” shot in the modern NBA, but clearly one that Cody feels comfortable with.
Puts him at 12 points on 62.5% here in the first half.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 31, 2026
At the half, the @cavs lead the @utahjazz 63-53.
Jazz are hanging tight, but have allowed Cleveland to shoot 57 percent to open the game. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/5YSlFQLUYr
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 31, 2026
I had wondered if Kyle Filipowski’s recent success was just a product of March basketball.
But 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, three steals, and a block in the first half with Evan Mobley on him is nothing to scoff at.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 31, 2026
With 17 points, two rebounds, and three assists at the half, Donovan Mitchell is on pace for…
34 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists.
He’s also shooting 33% from three. https://t.co/3RkiQN96wH
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 31, 2026
grab a snack, we’ll be back after the break! pic.twitter.com/98iTDleB4f
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 31, 2026
Third Quarter
Donovan Mitchell’s game has really developed, even though it seems like he’s simplified his approach.
He’s a uniquely gifted scorer. He’s way more decisive now than he was in Utah, no wasted movement.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 31, 2026
if they wanna give Cody a dunk, Cody will get himself a dunk ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ pic.twitter.com/3bajHd4JjN
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 31, 2026
Over 75% of the Jazz’s points right now are coming from three players.
Kyle Filipowski, Cody Williams, and Ace Bailey have 55 of Utah’s 73.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 31, 2026
A pair of back-to-back threes has trimmed the @cavs lead to 81-73 with 4 minutes left in the third.
Cody Williams has 21 points to lead the Jazz. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/PrB5j0Jb3y
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 31, 2026
the rook’s an absolute 𝘽𝙐𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙏 💧🪣♠️ pic.twitter.com/Ex9PqOeX3V
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 31, 2026
The Jazz go 8/9 from the field to close the third quarter and trail by just 5 heading into the fourth quarter.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 31, 2026
Donovan Mitchell scores the final 11 points of the quarter for the @cavs, who lead the @utahjazz 94-89 going into the fourth.
Spida has 30 points to lead all scorers. #TakeNotepic.twitter.com/7V9QkKpS54
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 31, 2026
🗣️ BUCKLE UP!!! pic.twitter.com/WFtq3Q8P1z
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 31, 2026
Fourth Quarter
It’s honestly a very good thing that the Jazz’s schedule down the stretch is so tough because there was a world where they’d close the year 5-5 and end up with the 8th best lottery odds.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 31, 2026
It’s getting to the point where you have to wonder how the shorthanded Jazz CONSISTENTLY punch above their weight and hang with real playoff teams.
Will Utah have one of the best benches in the NBA next season?
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 31, 2026
what’s cooler than being cool?!
BR𝐈𝐂𝐄 COLD 🥶🧊 pic.twitter.com/i07HqTV8ge
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 31, 2026
GET IN YOUR BAG, ROOK! 🤩♠️ pic.twitter.com/wCxrjXK0q0
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 31, 2026
The @utahjazz fall to the @cavs 122-113.
Cody Williams led the Jazz with 26 points, while Kyle Filipowski added 20, 10, and 5. #takenote pic.twitter.com/nZhK9rQdrL
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 31, 2026
back at it on wednesday. pic.twitter.com/aa7q4RdMws
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 31, 2026
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