Earlier in the first half, however, Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell came in contact with Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells as Mitchell fell to the ground in what looked to be a flop. Tuesday morning, the NBA issued a statement on the incident.

Cavs All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell and Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane tussled on the ground for the ball with 7:28 left in the third quarter and Cleveland leading 71-68.