CHICAGO — Donovan Mitchell put on a stellar performance, netting 28 points, as the Cleveland Cavaliers shot past the Chicago Bulls with a 139-117 victory on Tuesday night. Jarrett Allen contributed significantly to the victory by adding 25 points and grabbing 17 rebounds, ensuring the Cavaliers maintained their position as the top team in the NBA with their 11th consecutive win.
Despite playing without forward Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers managed to overcome a 15-point deficit in the first half, marking yet another comeback in their impressive season. Darius Garland chipped in with 19 points, albeit on a challenging 7-for-22 shooting night. Cleveland, which started the season with a remarkable 15-0 run, had already experienced 12-game winning streaks in both December and January.
Coby White was the standout for the Bulls, leading all scorers on his team with 25 points. Talen Horton-Tucker also made a substantial impact off the bench with a season-high 22 points, while Zach Collins contributed 20 points in a spirited but ultimately unsuccessful effort for Chicago.
The Cavaliers closed the gap to 58-57 by halftime, keeping the game competitive throughout the third quarter. However, it was all tied at 107-107 midway through the fourth quarter when Cleveland launched an unstoppable 14-0 run. Allen played a pivotal role during this stretch, scoring six points and assisting Garland, whose critical 3-pointer extended the lead to 121-107 with just under five minutes remaining.
**Takeaways**
The Cavaliers have shown resilience, frequently clawing back from significant deficits to maintain their winning streak. Most notably, they overcame a daunting 25-3 start against Boston on Friday to pull off a 123-116 victory and managed to erase an 18-point deficit against Portland for an overtime win.
On the flip side, the Bulls, with a record of 24-38, have now lost nine of their last 11 games. They possess an 11-22 record at home yet continue to hold on to the final play-in spot in the Eastern Conference.
**Key Moment**
A crucial turning point in the game came when Allen’s dunk nudged the Cavaliers ahead 109-107. He followed up with a defensive stop, blocking a layup attempt by Tre Jones. Max Strus took advantage of this shift by finding Allen for a transition layup.
**Key Stats**
The Cavaliers outdid the Bulls, outscoring them 43-23 in the decisive fourth quarter.
Mitchell reached a career milestone by surpassing the 13,000-point mark, maintaining an average of 24.8 points per game over his eight seasons in the league.
**Up Next**
Cleveland will host the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
Meanwhile, the Bulls head to Orlando for their Thursday night matchup.
