Cavaliers defeat the Jazz 91-83 but lose two starters due to injury

Lebron James scored a game-high 33 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter to lift the Cavaliers to a 91-83 win over the Utah Jazz. He was forced to step up as two starters had to leave the game due to injuries.

The Cavaliers outscored the Jazz 17-6 over the final 7:40 to pull away late and they gut it out to get the win and take care of business at home.

Kyrie Irving, who scored 21 points, did not play in the fourth quarter because of tightness in his left knee. Iman Shumpert sprained his left shoulder in the third quarter. Coach Tyronne Lue said both Kyrie Irving and Iman Shumpert are "fine." He made it sound like Irving would be ok for next game and Shumpert is day-to-day.

Kevin Love, playing on a minutes limit, played for the first time since having surgery on his left knee last month and scored 10 points in 19 minutes.

James was 13 of 20 from the field and had 10 rebounds with six assists. He also moved into 13th place all time in field goals in the fourth quarter, passing Tim Duncan.

Center Rudy Gobert led Utah with 20 points and 18 rebounds. Gordon Hayward was a paltry 4-of-14 from the floor and finished with 13 points.

COMING UP FOR THE CAVS: The Cleveland Cavaliers (45-22) visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday in the opener of a four-game road trip.