Jarrett Allen posted his sixth consecutive double-double as the host Cleveland Cavaliers sent the Houston Rockets to their ninth successive loss with a 112-96 victory on Wednesday at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
The Cavaliers won both ends of a home back-to-back following a 10-game skid.
Allen, who averaged 17.4 points and 13 rebounds over his previous five games, paired 26 points with 18 boards to lead the way, but six Cavaliers scored in double figures including Collin Sexton (23 points) and Dylan Windler, who chipped in 13 points on 4-for-4 3-point shooting off the bench.
Jarrett Allen. Doing WORK.
🔥 26 PTS
🔥 18 REB
🔥 4 BLK
🔥 10-11 FGM@_bigjayy_ x @cavs pic.twitter.com/tqRzS5J7Xl— NBA (@NBA) February 25, 2021
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