CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ game against the Utah Jazz got underway Monday night after a 35-minute delay while one of the basketball hoops and stanchion were replaced.
The scheduled 7:10 p.m. tip was pushed back while Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse technicians attempted to level the rim Utah warmed up on. When they were unable to do so, the decision was made to replace the entire apparatus.
Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen entertained the sellout crowd during the break by attempting backward half-court shots with mascot Moondog. The fan favorite swished his third try.
Each NBA team is required to have at least one complete hoop and stanchion in storage on the main level of its arena.
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