NBA · Final

Cavaliers Defeat Clippers 120-105 at Rocket Arena

LA Clippers5-12

105

Cleveland Cavaliers12-6

120

Sunday, November 23, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Rocket Arena

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Who won LA Clippers vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Cleveland Cavaliers beat LA Clippers 120-105 at Rocket Arena on November 23, 2025.

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a decisive victory over the LA Clippers, winning 120-105 at Rocket Arena. This matchup was particularly notable as it marked the Cavaliers' second win against the Clippers this season, bringing their head-to-head record to 2-1 in favor of the Cavaliers. Cleveland now holds a strong home record of 12-6, while the Clippers fall to 5-12 on the season.

Cleveland's recent form has been impressive, particularly at home, where they have won seven of their last ten games, boasting an average of 123.9 points scored and allowing 116.9 points per game. Their last game before facing the Clippers was a solid win against the Indiana Pacers, where they triumphed 120-109. The Cavaliers are currently on a one-game winning streak, having won their last game after a loss to the Houston Rockets.

In contrast, the Clippers have struggled significantly this season, with a record of just 2-8 in their last ten games. They managed to snap a losing streak with a win against the Charlotte Hornets, where they scored 131 points, but their overall scoring average remains lower than that of the Cavaliers at 112.1 points per game, while they have allowed an average of 119.3 points.

At home, the Cavaliers have performed well, with a home record of 5-2 in their last ten games. The Clippers, however, have not fared as well on the road, holding a 0-4 record in their last four away games. This performance disparity has been a significant factor in the teams' respective standings.

In terms of injuries, the Clippers were missing Jordan Miller due to a shoulder injury. Additionally, both Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhauser were listed as day-to-day with hip and foot injuries, respectively, adding uncertainty to the Clippers' lineup.

The market had priced the Cavaliers as significant favorites in this matchup, reflecting their stronger record and home advantage, which is indicative of their recent form. The odds provided by the betting market suggested a high probability of a Cavaliers victory, as they were heavily favored to win.

The game conditions were typical for a late November evening, with both teams taking to the court under standard NBA game conditions. Fans were treated to a showcase of talent, with key players like Donovan Mitchell contributing significantly to the Cavaliers' scoring efforts.

Throughout the game, spectators witnessed a range of scoring plays that highlighted the Cavaliers' offensive capabilities. Notable moments included Donovan Mitchell making crucial free throws and Evan Mobley executing a smooth layup, both of which helped maintain the Cavaliers' lead in the fourth quarter. The Clippers attempted to close the gap with efforts from players like Cam Christie and Kobe Brown, but ultimately fell short.

As the final buzzer sounded, the Cavaliers solidified their position as a competitive force in the league, while the Clippers continued to seek answers to their struggles this season. The Cavaliers' ability to capitalize on their home court advantage and the Clippers' ongoing injury concerns will be crucial factors as both teams move forward in the season.

Injury report

Jordan MillerOutShoulderLA Clippers
Bradley BealDay-To-DayHipLA Clippers
Yanic Konan NiederhauserDay-To-DayFootLA Clippers

Leaders

PointsDonovan Mitchell37Cleveland Cavaliers
AssistsDarius Garland8Cleveland Cavaliers
ReboundsEvan Mobley10Cleveland Cavaliers
PointsIvica Zubac33LA Clippers
AssistsJames Harden6LA Clippers
ReboundsIvica Zubac18LA Clippers

Recent form

Cleveland Cavaliers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W1123.9 scored · 116.9 allowed per game5-2 at home

W120-109vs Indiana PacersNov 22
L104-114vs Houston RocketsNov 20
W118-106vs Milwaukee BucksNov 18
W108-100vs Memphis GrizzliesNov 15
L113-126vs Toronto RaptorsNov 14
W130-116at Miami HeatNov 13
L138-140at Miami HeatNov 11
W128-122vs Chicago BullsNov 9
W148-115at Washington WizardsNov 8
W132-121vs Philadelphia 76ersNov 6

LA Clippers

Last 10: 2-8Streak W1112.1 scored · 119.3 allowed per game2-4 away

W131-116at Charlotte HornetsNov 22
L101-129at Orlando MagicNov 21
L108-110at Philadelphia 76ersNov 18
L118-121at Boston CelticsNov 16
W133-127at Dallas MavericksNov 15
L116-130vs Denver NuggetsNov 13
L102-105vs Atlanta HawksNov 11
L103-114vs Phoenix SunsNov 9
L102-115at Phoenix SunsNov 7
L107-126vs Oklahoma City ThunderNov 5

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	LA Clippers	Cleveland Cavaliers
Field goals	37-80	45-87
Field goal %	46	52
Three-pointers	8-26	17-45
Three-point %	31	38
Free throws	23-26	13-20
Free throw %	88	65
Rebounds	40	41
Offensive rebounds	12	8
Defensive rebounds	28	33
Assists	23	28
Steals	6	10
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	15	12
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	19	22
Fast-break points	9	14
Points in the paint	52	40
Fouls	17	22
Largest lead	8	20

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter76-79Donovan Mitchell makes driving layup (Tyrese Proctor assists)
3rd Quarter76-80Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter76-82Donovan Mitchell makes 5-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter76-83Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter77-83James Harden makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter78-83James Harden makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter78-86Dean Wade makes 23-foot three point jumper (Donovan Mitchell assists)
3rd Quarter79-86James Harden makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter79-87Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter79-90Donovan Mitchell makes 26-foot running pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter79-92Evan Mobley makes dunk (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter79-94Evan Mobley makes alley oop layup (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter79-97Donovan Mitchell makes 28-foot three pointer
4th Quarter81-97Ivica Zubac makes 3-foot two point shot
4th Quarter81-99Evan Mobley makes 1-foot alley oop dunk shot (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter82-99Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter83-99Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter85-99Kobe Sanders makes 6-foot two point shot (Ivica Zubac assists)
4th Quarter87-99Ivica Zubac makes 6-foot two point shot (Chris Paul assists)
4th Quarter87-101Darius Garland makes 18-foot two point shot
4th Quarter87-103Jaylon Tyson makes 3-foot layup (Darius Garland assists)
4th Quarter89-103Chris Paul makes 3-foot two point shot
4th Quarter89-106Jaylon Tyson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Darius Garland assists)
4th Quarter90-106Ivica Zubac makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter91-106Ivica Zubac makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter91-108Darius Garland makes 14-foot two point shot
4th Quarter94-108Kawhi Leonard makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chris Paul assists)
4th Quarter96-108Ivica Zubac makes 3-foot two point shot (Chris Paul assists)
4th Quarter97-108Ivica Zubac makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter97-110Evan Mobley makes two point shot
4th Quarter99-110Ivica Zubac makes dunk (Chris Paul assists)
4th Quarter99-111Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter99-112Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-114Evan Mobley makes 5-foot layup (De'Andre Hunter assists)
4th Quarter99-116Donovan Mitchell makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter99-119Thomas Bryant makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyrese Proctor assists)
4th Quarter101-119Cam Christie makes dunk (Kobe Brown assists)
4th Quarter104-119Kobe Brown makes 25-foot three pointer (Cam Christie assists)
4th Quarter105-119Cam Christie makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter105-120Tyrese Proctor makes free throw 1 of 2