CLEVELAND — The start of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ game against the Utah Jazz on Monday night was delayed because one of the basketball hoops and stanchions needed to be replaced.
The scheduled 7:10 p.m. tipoff was pushed back while Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse technicians attempted to level the rim that Utah used while warming up. When the technicians 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. Allen 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.
