{"id":512152,"date":"2026-01-13T02:09:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T02:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/512152\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T02:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T02:09:15","slug":"cavs-score-vs-jazz-updates-injury-report-from-todays-cavaliers-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/512152\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavs score vs Jazz. Updates, injury report from today’s Cavaliers game"},"content":{"rendered":"

CLEVELAND \u2014 The Cavaliers<\/a> have a chance to end the first half of the 2025-26 season<\/a> with a bit of momentum.<\/p>\n

A win over the Utah Jazz<\/a> on Jan. 12 would give the Cavs<\/a> a record of 6-2 in their past eight games and a record of 6-1 in their past seven games at Rocket Arena<\/a>. Although this Cavs season<\/a> has been a huge disappointment thus far, the team has been getting healthier and winning more lately.<\/p>\n

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During the 41st game of an 82-game regular season, the Cavs<\/a> are welcoming back a franchise legend, Jazz forward Kevin Love<\/a>. The two teams have other connections, too, primarily because of Cleveland acquiring All-NBA guard Donovan Mitchell<\/a> from Utah in a blockbuster trade<\/a> in 2022.<\/p>\n

Tip-off for Cavs (22-18) versus Jazz (13-25) occurred at 7:11 p.m. Check below for updates throughout the game.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cavs, Jazz score: Cleveland, Utah in 1-point game late in third quarter <\/p>\n

The Cavs trail the Jazz, 87-86, with a little more than two minutes left in the third quarter.<\/p>\n

Nae’Qwan Tomlin has had a productive night, scoring 13 points off the bench on 6-for-8 shooting to go with three assists. His athleticism has provided a nice boost, and he’s seeing some extended minutes.<\/p>\n

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Cavs, Jazz tied in third quarter <\/p>\n

Utah has opened the third quarter on a 16-8 run, which has this one tied 70-70 three minutes into the second half.<\/p>\n

That Jazz run was capped by Lauri Markkanen, who isn’t letting the Cavs forget that they traded him with back-to-back 3s, now giving him a game-high 22 points.<\/p>\n

Darius Garland hits 3 at the buzzer, Cavs lead Jazz at half <\/p>\n

The second quarter has been arguably the Cavs’ biggest problem all season, but that wasn’t the case tonight, as Cleveland out-scored Utah 40-20 in the second quarter to take a 62-54 lead into halftime.<\/p>\n

Darius Garland buried a 3 at the first-half buzzer to cap a 26-8 run to end the first half. He has 12 points (4-for-8), six assists and three steals thus far.<\/p>\n

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Donovan Mitchell has a team-high 14 points, also on 4-for-8 shooting from the floor.<\/p>\n

Former Cavs forward Lauri Markkanen has a game-high 16 points and seven rebounds at the half.<\/p>\n

Donovan Mitchell leads Cavs on run to open second quarter <\/p>\n

The Cavs have trimmed the Jazz lead to 41-34 with 9:08 left in the second quarter, largely thanks to Donovan Mitchell’s eight points in a three-minute span, including two 3s.<\/p>\n

Between Mitchell and Nae’Qwan Tomlin (2-for-3), the Cavs hit four of their first five attempts in the quarter.<\/p>\n

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Jan 12, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) passes as Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) defends during the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Cavs trail Jazz 34-22 at the end of the first quarter<\/p>\n

For the Cavs, a 34-22 deficit at the end of the first quarter could have been a lot worse.<\/p>\n

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The Cavs came out flat against the Jazz and trailed by as many as 17 points in the opening quarter.<\/p>\n

The Cavs finished the first quarter 9-of-25 shooting from the floor (3 of 11 on 3-pointers) compared with the Jazz going 10-of-22 shooting from the field (6 of 12 on 3-pointers). The Jazz outrebounded the Cavs 18-7 in the opening quarter.<\/p>\n

Former Cavs forward Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with six points in the first quarter. Guards Donovan Mitchell and Craig Porter Jr. paced the Cavs with five points apiece.<\/p>\n

Cavs show life with 8-0 run vs. Jazz<\/p>\n

After falling behind 23-6 to start the game, the Cavs went on an 8-0 against the Jazz and trailed 23-14 with 3:14 left in the first quarter.<\/p>\n

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A layup by guard Craig Porter Jr., a 3-pointer by guard Darius Garland and a three-point play by wing Jaylon Tyson accounted for the eight points.<\/p>\n

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Jan 12, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) drives to the basket against Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (30) during the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Cavs taking beating from Jazz in the first quarter, falling behind 21-4 with 5:19 left<\/p>\n

Well, the Cavs will need a big comeback to defeat the Jazz.<\/p>\n

The Cavs trailed the Jazz 21-4 with 5:19 left in the first quarter.<\/p>\n

Cleveland started the game 2-of-13 shooting from the field (0 of 7 on 3-pointers). Utah began the game 7-of-15 shooting from the floor (3 of 6 on 3s).<\/p>\n

The early results in the rebounding battle also stood out. The Jazz held a 14-3 advantage at this juncture.<\/p>\n

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Jan 12, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) during the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Cavs trail Jazz 12-2 with 7:36 left in the first quarter<\/p>\n

The Cavs trailed the Jazz 12-2 with 7:36 left in the first quarter. Cleveland came out of the gate flat on offense, going 1-of-9 shooting from the field (0 of 4 on 3-pointers) to begin the game.<\/p>\n

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The Jazz extended their lead to 12-2 when forward Cody Williams made a 3-pointer with 7:38 left in the opening quarter, sending the Cavs into a timeout.<\/p>\n

Below is some pregame information.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cavs injury report vs. Jazz<\/p>\n

The Cavs ruled out forward Dean Wade (left knee contusion), small forward Max Strus (offseason left foot surgery), forward Chris Livingston (two-way contract) and forward Luke Travers (two-way contract).<\/p>\n

Cavaliers<\/a> column: <\/strong>Cavs report sighting of the Evan Mobley they need on offense | Opinion<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jan 10, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates after hitting a three point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Jazz injury report vs. Cavaliers<\/p>\n

The Jazz ruled out former Cavs forward Georges Niang (left foot), center Walker Kessler (left shoulder injury recovery), guard John Tonje (two-way contract), forward Oscar Tshiebwe (two-way contract) and guard Elijah Harkless (two-way contract).<\/p>\n

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The Jazz listed guard Ace Bailey (left hip flexor strain) and center Jusuf Nurkic (toe) as available to face the Cavs.<\/p>\n

Cavs news: <\/strong>Darius Garland returning to all-star form as Cavaliers pick up momentum<\/a><\/p>\n

Cavs starters vs. Utah Jazz<\/p>\n

The Cavs announced they will start the following players against the Jazz:<\/p>\n