NEW DELHI:
Jarrett Allen
set a franchise record with his 12th consecutive double-double, scoring 14 points and grabbing 11 rebounds as the
Cleveland Cavaliers
dominated the
Orlando Magic
with a 126-99 road victory on Monday. Allen surpassed
Elmore Smith
and Andre Drummond for the Cavaliers' double-double mark, a record he shared with Drummond coming into the game.
Cleveland's
Donovan Mitchell
contributed significantly with 25 points and a career-high-matching 13 assists, contributing to the Cavaliers' eighth consecutive win. The game was largely one-sided, with
Cleveland
establishing control early and maintaining a significant lead throughout the contest.
The
Cavaliers
had a strong start, making eight 3-pointers in the first quarter to take a commanding 38-19 lead. The team continued its dominance, building a 25-point advantage at halftime and extending it to 33 points by the end of the third quarter.
Cleveland showcased its proficiency from beyond the arc, shooting 52.6 percent (20-for-38) on 3-point attempts, the most Orlando has surrendered in a game this season.
Sam Merrill
played a crucial role, going 8-for-13 on 3-point attempts and finishing with 26 points, just one shy of his career high.
Orlando's
Paolo Banchero
led the team with 18 points and six assists, while
Franz Wagner
, playing in his second consecutive game after returning from an ankle sprain, contributed 17 points. Despite the efforts of Moritz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr., the Magic couldn't overcome the Cavaliers' offensive onslaught.
(Inputs from Reuters)
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