Things have almost seemed too easy for the Cleveland Cavaliers for the better part of this season. Although the Cavs are no longer undefeated, no other NBA team can hold a candle to Cleveland’s dominant record.

Collin Sexton’s future with the Utah Jazz is increasingly uncertain, with the team sitting on a solid asset in the explosive guard. NBA execs know this.

Collin Sexton scored 30 points, Lauri Markkanen had 27 points and 14 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Detroit Pistons 126-119 on Thursday night for for their second victory in 10 games.

The Cavaliers got exactly what they wanted on Monday night — a real test, and this one from an unexpected foe. In a pre-Christmas matchup with a depleted Utah Jazz squad, Cleveland held off a late charge to secure a 124-113 victory at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse,