Cavs at Pistons – Donovan Mitchell puts on a show
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After a flat-out unacceptable performance in the Cleveland Cavaliers' season opener, Jarrett Allen let his game respond for him.
Jarrett Allen faces a crucial frontcourt test as the Cavs host the Bucks in their home opener at Rocket Arena. Can Cleveland’s defense hold against Giannis, Myles Turner, and Milwaukee’s revamped big lineup?
Allen totaled 20 points (7-12 FG, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 116-95 victory over the Pistons.
De'Andre Hunter hustles to knock it free after a missed three-point attempt and finds Jarrett Allen for the and-one, live on Peacock.
The Cavaliers opened up their season in New York on Wednesday vs the Knicks. The Knicks held a big halftime lead, but Cleveland got back in the game in the thir
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Player Grades: Cavs at Nets – Jarrett Allen bounces back
It was a dicey fourth quarter, but the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Brooklyn Nets 131-124 to pick up their first win of the season. Despite blowing a 25-point lead, the Cavs dug in for the final four minutes and played physical basketball to avoid a full collapse.
The Cavaliers dropped their season opener to the Knicks, rekindling concerns about their ability to match the physical play of Eastern Conference contenders.
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, Jarrett Allen added 22, and Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 131-124
The Cleveland Cavaliers head to Detroit Pistons to take on another division rival and get some momentum early into the NBA season.
NBA teams are "monitoring" the Cleveland Cavaliers' start to the NBA season in case center Jarrett Allen could be made available in a trade.