Jarrett Allen had 21 points (12 in the paint) and 15 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 128-114 for their 15th straight win.
The Cavaliers took control with a 21-7 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 16.
Darius Garland had 25 points and 12 assists. Ty Jerome added 24 points (12 on 4 3-pointers) and 8 assists, and Evan Mobley had 23 points and 11 rebounds on 9 for 12 shooting. The Cavaliers had 4 20-point scorers.
For the Hornets, LaMelo Ball had 31 points and 12 assists, and Miles Bridges added 19 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists.
The Cavaliers shot 57.1% from the field and 43.3% from 3 to the Hornets’ 40.8% and 38.5%. The Hornets made 20 3-pointers, 5 of them by Ball and 4 by Bridges. They outscored the Cavaliers 28-12 off turnovers. The Cavaliers’ starters outscored the Hornets 25-12 in 6 minutes together.