The Cleveland Cavaliers managed to take care of business during their weekend meeting vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, winning their seventh-straight game, 129-123, lifting to a 47-10 record on the year. But in the midst of their winning efforts,

Portland Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija (8) defends as Cleveland Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro, right, passes during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) tries to get off a shot between Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro, left, and guard Donovan Mitchell during the first half of an NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro (35) grabs a rebound as teammate Jarrett Allen, front left, assists during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Cleveland, Sunday,

Okoro is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Sunday, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports. Okoro will make his first start since Dec. 16 due to Darius Garland being ruled out with a hip injury.

Okoro is absent from the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports. Okoro started in the Cavaliers' last two games and averaged 7.

Star Evan Mobley had 25 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 129-123 on Sunday night.

(AP Photo/John Raoux) Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) lines up a shot against Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux ...

Memphis Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane (22) has his shot blocked by Cleveland Cavaliers’ Isaac Okoro (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.

The Cavaliers are determined to win it all and to get there they have to go through the defending champions: the Celtics.

On Sunday afternoon, the streaking Portland Trail Blazers take on the elite Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action.

Otherwise, it’s on to Boston for a big showdown with the Celtics, who are defending champs but are six games behind Cleveland for first place. Boston is 2-1 against the Cavs this season, winning once at TD Garden and once in Cleveland, on Feb. 4, which was the last one the Cavs lost.