On January 11, , the Cavaliers challenged the Jazz away. Mitchell returned to Salt Lake City for the first time after being traded.
The Jazz were fully fired in the first quarter, and at the end of the quarter they played a strong 18-6 overtake. The Cavaliers also took the lead 15-6 in the second quarter.
After changing sides to fight again, the Jazz took the lead again with a 22-8 attack wave, and the Cavaliers led by Mitchell tenaciously overtook the score in the final quarter.
At the critical moment, Clarkson hit 3 1 angrily to catch up to 1 point, and then caused a three-point foul again. He made all three free throws and overtook 2 points. LeVille missed a three-pointer, and Clarkson made a throw to seal the victory.
In the end, the Jazz beat the Cavaliers 116-114 at home.
For the Cavaliers, Mitchell had 46 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, Garland had 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, and Mobley had 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks.
For the Jazz, Clarkson had 32 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, Markkanen had 25 points and 16 rebounds, and Walker had 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.