Emotion filled the arena Monday night. Love. Appreciation. Nostalgia. Joy. Excitement. But by the end of the game, there was an overriding feeling: Disappointment. Perhaps even anger. The enigmatic Cavs lost to the reeling Utah Jazz,

Keyonte George scored 32 points as the Utah Jazz defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-112. Lauri Markkanen added 28 points and 12 rebounds.

The Utah Jazz and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Monday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

The Cavaliers were able to pull out a win and split the series with the Timberwolves. Now they take on another new Western Conference opponent.

The Utah Jazz are on the verge of the most important stretch of the season, and they have to make a choice and act on it. In our latest Utah Jazz Reacts poll, I asked Jazz fans what they want to do for the rest of the season, and the answer was extremely clear.

Preview the Cleveland Cavaliers' NBA matchup with Utah, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

In a performance that felt less like a basketball game and more like a statement, the Jazz secured a massive 123-112 victory, led by a scorching-hot Keyonte George.

The Jazz lost by 55 points on Saturday night to the Charlotte Hornets, marking the largest margin of defeat since the team moved to Utah.

So long as the Jazz's top offensive pieces stay healthy and available, and this unit keeps up at its current pace, 2,460 assists is wildly achievable. And when paired with a 123.2 defensive rating on the other end—the worst in the NBA—it makes the focus on scoring those additional points even easier.