Donovan Mitchell scored 45 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 114-98 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.
Mitchell was 15 of 25 from the field, including five 3-pointers, in 35 minutes. He had a season-high 26 first-half points, a great start for a player that came into the game leading the NBA in second-half scoring average at 17.6 points per game.
It was Mitchell’s 25th 30-point game this season, fourth-most in the league, and fifth with at least 40 points. He had 36 points in Saturday’s 119-105 win in Orlando.
Evan Mobley had 20 points and nine rebounds as the Cavaliers equaled their longest winning streak of the season. They also had four straight victories in early November.
The run puts Cleveland a season-best eight games over .500 at 28-20. The Cavs are also 11-4 since Dec. 29.
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