Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, and Jarrett Allen added 25 points with 17 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Chicago Bulls 139-117 on Tuesday night. Cleveland (51-10) secured its 11th consecutive victory, maintaining the NBA’s best record.
Darius Garland contributed 19 points on 7-of-22 shooting as the Cavaliers overcame a 15-point first-half deficit. Evan Mobley was rested, but Cleveland still extended its third double-digit winning streak of the season.
Coby White led Chicago (24-38) with 25 points, while Talen Horton-Tucker had a season-high 22. Zach Collins finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls, who have lost nine of their last 11 games.
Cleveland trailed 58-57 at halftime and entered the fourth quarter tied at 96.
The game remained close until a 14-0 Cavaliers run midway through the fourth quarter turned a 107-all tie into a commanding 121-107 lead.
Allen was instrumental in the decisive stretch, scoring six points, blocking a layup attempt from Tre Jones, and finishing a transition layup off a Max Strus assist.
The Cavaliers outscored Chicago 43-23 in the fourth quarter, sealing their latest victory.
The Bulls remain in the final play-in spot despite their recent struggles.
