NBA-best Cavs beat Bulls 139-117 for 11th straight win
Donovan Mitchell scores 28 points, Jarrett Allen adds 25 points and 17 rebounds
CHICAGO (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Jarrett Allen added 25 points and 17 rebounds, and the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers won their 11th straight game, 139-117 over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.
Cavaliers rally from double-digit deficit
Darius Garland added 19 points on 7-of-22 shooting for the Cavs, who rested forward Evan Mobley and fell behind by 15 points in the first half but still found a way to extend their third double-digit winning streak of the season. Cleveland began the season 15-0 and had a 12-game run in December and January.
Bulls struggle to contain Cavaliers
Coby White led the Bulls with 25 points. Talen Horton-Tucker scored a season-high 22 and Zach Collins had 20.
Takeaways
* Cavaliers: Cleveland had to rally from double-digit deficits in each of its past three games to keep its winning streak going. The Cavs trailed 25-3 at Boston on Friday night but came back to win 123-116, and they rallied from 18 points down to beat Portland in overtime on Sunday.
* Bulls: Chicago (24-38) has lost nine of 11 and fell to 11-22 at home but is still clinging to the final play-in spot in the Eastern Conference.
Key moment
Allen’s dunk put the Cavs ahead 109-107. He then blocked a layup attempt by Tre Jones on the other end, and Max Strus found a trailing Allen for a transition layup.
Key stats
* The Cavs outscored the Bulls 43-23 in the fourth quarter.
* Mitchell surpassed 13,000 points for his career. He has a 24.8 points-per-game average over eight seasons.
Up next
* Cavaliers: Host Miami on Wednesday night.
* Bulls: At Orlando on Thursday night.
Conclusion
The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to dominate the Eastern Conference, with their 11th straight win solidifying their position as the best team in the league. Donovan Mitchell’s 28 points and Jarrett Allen’s 25 points and 17 rebounds led the way, as the Cavs overcame a double-digit deficit to take down the Chicago Bulls. The Cavaliers will look to extend their winning streak against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
FAQs
* Q: How many games has the Cleveland Cavaliers won in a row?
A: 11
* Q: Who led the Bulls in scoring?
A: Coby White with 25 points
* Q: Who is the Cavaliers’ top scorer?
A: Donovan Mitchell with 28 points
* Q: When is the next game for the Cavaliers?
A: Wednesday night against the Miami Heat
