Cleveland Cavaliers 142, Memphis Grizzlies 126
NBA · 2026-04-06 · Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Memphis Grizzlies 142–126 on 2026-04-06 in NBA play, a 16-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:06 swung win probability 45% → 11%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Memphis Grizzlies lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 24 | 44 | 33 | 41 | 142 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 36 | 28 | 26 | 36 | 126 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:06 swung win probability 45% → 11%.
Why Memphis Grizzlies lost
- Lost Q2 28-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 6:06 (win probability 45% → 11% for the home side).
- Outscored 26-7 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies | 8–0 | Q1 7:58 | 61% → 84% |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 10–0 | Q2 11:21 | 77% → 96% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q3 6:06 | 45% → 11% |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 8–0 | Q3 0:31 | 1% → 8% |