Donovan Mitchell poured in 36 points, including 17 during the fourth quarter, as Cleveland defeated Orlando, 119-105, at a sold-out Kia Center. Jaylon Tyson scored 17 points for the Cavaliers, while Evan Mobley added 13 points. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 27 points and Desmond Bane netted 20 points. Cleveland shot 53.1 percent from the floor and was 15-of-34 from three-point range, while Orlando struggled, shooting 40.7 percent and was 11-of-40 from beyond the arc. The Cavaliers led 55-48 at halftime, then pulled away early in the final stanza, going on a 10-2 run and extending their lead to 18 points. Cleveland is 9-3 in their last 12 regular season matchups against the Magic, including winning in Orlando on Saturday night 119-105 (+14). Cleveland has also won 5-straight games against Eastern Conference opponents (all road wins). Since Dec. 29, the Cavaliers are 10-4 and havealso won 5 of their last 6 games overall. Cleveland has also won 3-straight games since Jan. 21, marking the 3rd time this season theyhave won at least 3 consecutive games (longest win streak this season is 4 straight wins from Nov. 2-8).
