Cavs Drop 23rd Straight, Tie Single-Season Record

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers matched the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history, dropping their 23rd straight with a 112-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

The Cavaliers matched the 1995-96 Grizzlies, then in Vancouver, and the 1997-98 Denver Nuggets. They can claim the league's mark for futility for their own with a loss in Saturday night's game at home against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Zach Randolph had 29 points and 13 rebounds, Rudy Gay added 26 points and 11 boards, and the Grizzlies won their season-best fifth straight.

Mike Conley added 21 points and eight assists for Memphis, while Sam Young finished with 19 points, matching his season best.

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