Darius Garland scores 25 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Hornets 115-105 for 10th straight win

Darius Garland led the Cleveland Cavaliers with 25 points, while Jarrett Allen contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, helping the NBA-leading team secure a 115-105 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night. This win extends the Cavaliers' impressive winning streak to 10 games, with all victories during this stretch coming by double digits—a franchise record.

Donovan Mitchell added 19 points, 17 of which came in the second half, and Evan Mobley chipped in with 17 points. The Cavaliers improved their home record to 18 wins in 19 games and now sit at 31-4 overall. Their last loss was on December 8 against Miami, and their only home defeat occurred on November 27 against Atlanta.

For Charlotte, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller each scored 24 points, while Nick Smith Jr. added 18 off the bench. Unfortunately for the Hornets, this loss marked their 10th consecutive defeat, leaving them with a dismal 1-18 record since November 23.

Takeaways
Hornets: Ball and Miller, who missed the previous three games due to left ankle injuries, returned to form, combining for 28 of Charlotte’s 48 first-half points. Ball is currently averaging 30.1 points, while Miller averages 21.4.
Cavaliers: Starting small forward Isaac Okoro, who has been sidelined since December 20 with a right shoulder sprain, has been cleared for unrestricted practice. He had been participating in limited contact workouts.

Key Moment
Cleveland seized control of the game with a dominant 24-6 run to start the second quarter, establishing a 53-29 lead. During this surge, Mobley scored seven points, and Allen contributed five points and four rebounds.

Key Stat
The Cavaliers' record through 35 games (31-4) is historically impressive; only four teams in NBA history have posted a better record at this stage:
Golden State (33-2) in 2015-16
Philadelphia (32-3) in 1966-67
Los Angeles Lakers (32-3) in 1971-72
Chicago (32-3) in 1995-96

Upcoming Games
Hornets: Return home to face the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.Cavaliers: Host Western Conference leader Oklahoma City on Wednesday.