Daijiworld Media Network - Cleveland

Cleveland, Jan 27: Donovan Mitchell delivered a dominant performance, scoring 45 points, as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Orlando Magic 114-98 on January 26 to complete a home-and-home sweep.

Mitchell poured in 26 points in the first half to set the tone, while Evan Mobley added 20 points and nine rebounds. Jaylon Tyson chipped in with 14 points and nine rebounds, and Jarrett Allen scored nine as Cleveland registered its fourth straight win. The Cavaliers have now gone 11-4 since December 29.

For Orlando, Paolo Banchero recorded a season-high 37 points along with 10 rebounds, though it was not enough to halt the Magic’s fourth consecutive defeat. Desmond Bane contributed 19 points, while Jalen Suggs had six assists. Anthony Black scored 14 points, and Wendell Carter Jr added nine points and seven rebounds.

Mitchell capped a strong first half with a pull-up jumper at the halftime buzzer to give Cleveland a 61-56 lead. He then scored eight straight points early in the third quarter to stretch the advantage and put the game firmly in the Cavaliers’ control.

The Magic were without Franz Wagner, who missed his third straight game due to a left high ankle sprain, while Cleveland also had key absentees due to injuries and personal reasons.