The Cleveland Cavaliers dethroned the Orlando Magic 136-131 to extend their winning streak to four games on Tuesday night.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 42 points, his sixth game with at least 40 points this season, tied for the fourth-most in the league.
James Harden added 26 points, had 22 points and three 3-pointers in the first half as the Cavaliers had a 72-68 lead at halftime. It was his most points in the first two quarters since being acquired by the Cavaliers.
Evan Mobley scored 19 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, making all of his shots from the field.
On the other hand, Paolo Banchero dropped 36 points for the Magic, which has dropped six straight and dropped into a three-way tie with Charlotte and Miami for eighth place in the Eastern Conference.
Tristan da Silva had 18 points, while Desmond Bane and Jamal Cain scored 17 each.
Cleveland (45-27) is 2 ½ games behind the Knicks for third in the Eastern Conference.
The Cavaliers have a 14-103 lead with 9:19 remaining before Orlando started to slowly rally back.
Wendell Carter Jr. hits a pair of free throws with 37.5 seconds remaining, but Mitchell drove the lane and hit a floating 7-foot jumper with 13.7 seconds left to give the Cavaliers breathing room.
Meanwhile, Banchero started strong with 16 points with 5 of 7 in the first, coming up with 39-32 going to the second, but struggled with 5 of 12 for the rest of the clash.
Up next: the Magic host the Kings on Thursday, while the Cavaliers host the Heat on Wednesday.
