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.

Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Donovan Mitchell were among the players assessed technical fouls during a scuffle in the third quarter.

As Mitchell and Bane rolled around, the undisputed leader of the Cavs wound up atop Bane and rose to his feet. With Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson and Grizzlies center Zach Edey attempting to lift Mitchell off Bane,