Cavaliers Defeat Magic for Eighth Consecutive Win

Sam Merrill Leads with 26 Points, Jarrett Allen Sets Franchise Record

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Orlando Magic 126-99, marking their eighth consecutive win.
Sam Merrill scored 26 points, with 20 of them in the first half, leading the Cavaliers to victory.
Donovan Mitchell added 25 points and 13 assists for the Cavaliers, who shot 20 for 38 (53%) from 3-point range.
Jarrett Allen set a franchise record with his 12th straight double-double, finishing with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Cavaliers' win streak is one short of the NBA's longest this season, set by the Magic and the Los Angeles Clippers.