Cavaliers Reach 50-Win Mark Despite Grizzlies’ Record-Equalling 3-Point Barrage in Memphis

Key Takeaways:

• Cleveland secured a 142-126 victory over Memphis, marking their 50th win of the season
• The Grizzlies matched the NBA single-game record with 29 three-pointers, with all nine players connecting from long range
• Evan Mobley led the Cavaliers with 24 points, while Dennis Schroder contributed 22 points and 11 assists

Historic Long-Range Shooting from Memphis

The Memphis Grizzlies delivered a remarkable shooting display at home, achieving 29 three-pointers on 59 attempts for an impressive 49% success rate. This performance equalled the NBA’s all-time single-game high, previously accomplished by the Milwaukee Bucks (against Miami on 29 December 2020) and the Boston Celtics (against New York Knicks on 22 October 2024). Every Grizzlies player who took the court registered at least one triple, a testament to the team’s aggressive perimeter approach. Adama Bal cemented Memphis’ franchise record with his 28th three-pointer at the 3:25 mark in the fourth quarter and added another with 1:41 remaining.

5️⃣0️⃣ DUBS.

Tonight’s win marks the 14th time in franchise history that we’ve hit this mark and second consecutive season with 50+ wins. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/YrVaUsYuhy

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) April 7, 2026

Cleveland’s Comeback and Key Contributors

Cleveland faced a 17-point deficit in the first half before mounting a dramatic 31-12 surge to take a 68-64 lead into half-time. Keon Ellis, contributing 16 points before the interval, significantly assisted the comeback, while Mobley and Schroder each added 12 points in the first half, with Schroder also tallying eight of his 11 assists.

After half-time, the Cavaliers outscored Memphis 28-16 during the opening eight-plus minutes of the third period, establishing a 96-80 cushion. Sam Merrill capped off the third quarter by sinking a baseline jumper with 0.3 seconds left, giving Cleveland a 101-90 advantage heading into the final frame. Merrill finished the game with 21 points, Ellis contributed a total of 19, and Jarrett Allen moved into eighth on the franchise’s all-time blocks list with 431. Donovan Mitchell and James Harden were both absent, resting during the second outing of a back-to-back set.

Grizzlies’ Bench Power and Next Fixtures

Olivier-Maxence Prosper led the Grizzlies with 24 points as Memphis completed their home schedule with a 13-27 record. Dariq Whitehead and Adama Bal provided additional firepower from the bench, each tallying 20 points and sinking six 3-pointers apiece, while Lucas Williamson made five triples for 17 points. Memphis wasted no time after half-time, notching their 14th three-pointer in just 28 attempts early in the third quarter.

Looking Ahead