What To Expect In First Cleveland Cavaliers-Memphis Grizzlies Matchup

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[{"selector":"#anim-77b78487-411e-444f-b1ea-479057e7eaa1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":7000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f824d66a-52fb-4600-b147-6a6cb86f9d70","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 128-121 Friday night to win their third straight game and their eleventh in their previous twelve.

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