CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Cavaliers got the last word. Following Dillon Brooks’ missed layup at the 5:48 mark of the third quarter, Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell pulled down the rebound. Taking exception, Mitchell, who has missed time recently with a groin injury, threw the ball and hit Brooks in the back. Cleveland led 81-76 at the time -- and pulled away, outscoring mouthy Memphis 47-37 following the incident. Mitchell had just six points on 2 of 11 from the field before his ejection.
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