The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 18-point deficit in the third quarter to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 133-129 in overtime on Sunday, extending their winning streak to 10 games. De’Andre Hunter scored 32 points and made a go-ahead three-pointer with 30 seconds left in overtime to seal the win.
The Cavs were without All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, who received planned rest, but received strong contributions from Ty Jerome (25 points) and Evan Mobley (20 points). The Blazers had Deni Avdija record his first career triple-double with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Anfernee Simons added 27 points for the Trail Blazers.
Hunter’s winning three-pointer came after a turnover by Portland’s Deni Avdija with six seconds left. Hunter also converted two free throws to put the Cavs up ahead, as they improved their home record to 28-4.
The win marked Cleveland’s fifth consecutive double-digit winning streak this season, following previous stints from December and January. The team will prioritize player rest as they approach the playoffs in March, with a demanding schedule of 16 games in 29 days.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401705433