The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a statement victory on the road, halting the momentum of the Western Conference powerhouse San Antonio Spurs with a decisive 113-101 win on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 (Philippine Time).
Balanced Cavaliers Overcome Spurs' Strong Record
Facing a Spurs team that had soared to a 23-9 record, good for second place in the competitive Western Conference, the Cavaliers needed a complete team effort. They executed a perfectly balanced offensive game plan to secure the win. Every Cavalier who saw playing time contributed points, with an impressive seven players scoring in double figures.
Center Jarrett Allen led the charge with a game-high 27 points. He was ably supported by Evan Mobley (16 points), Darius Garland (15), De’Andre Hunter (11), rookie Jaylon Tyson (11), Dean Wade (10), and Donovan Mitchell (10). This distribution of scoring proved too much for the Spurs to contain.
Jaylon Tyson's Fearless Fourth Quarter Spark
The game was tightly contested entering the final period. The Cavaliers, who improved to 18-16 and eighth in the Eastern Conference, had trailed by eight points in the third quarter but mounted a comeback.
The turning point came early in the fourth when rookie Jaylon Tyson showed no fear, drilling two consecutive three-pointers. This explosive personal run gave Cleveland an 87-82 lead and shifted the game's momentum entirely. The Cavaliers never looked back, extending their advantage to 94-84 and cruising to a 12-point victory.
San Antonio's efforts were led by superstar Victor Wembanyama, who posted 26 points and 14 rebounds. Stephon Castle added 15 points, and De’Aaron Fox chipped in 14, but it wasn't enough to withstand Cleveland's late surge.
A Rally to Build On for 2026
The Cavaliers' victory was sealed by a dominant 22-7 run in the fourth quarter, which completely overwhelmed the Spurs. This win is seen as a crucial momentum-builder for Cleveland, snapping a two-game losing skid and providing a significant confidence boost as they head into the new year.
The team will look to carry this resilient performance and balanced scoring approach forward into their 2026 campaign.
