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Jarrett Allen hits mark only LeBron James reached in Cavaliers history
TL;DR
Jarrett Allen scored 14 points in the third quarter to lead the Cavaliers to a 114-102 Game 7 victory over the Raptors. His performance matched a historic postseason achievement previously reached only by LeBron James.
Key points
- Cavaliers won Game 7 against Raptors 114-102
- Both teams were tied 49-49 at halftime
- Jarrett Allen scored 14 points in the third quarter
- Allen's performance is historically significant for the franchise
- Only LeBron James has matched this postseason achievement
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The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 114-102 Game 7 win over the Toronto Raptors. The contest was finely balanced at halftime, with both teams locked at 49-49.
That deadlock was broken after the interval, largely thanks to Jarrett Allen. The centre erupted for 14 points in the third quarter, swinging momentum firmly in Clevelandâs favour.
His performance not only proved decisive on the night but also earned a place in franchise history. Allenâs display now sits alongside one of LeBron Jamesâ most memorable postseason outings.
Jarrett Allen joins LeBron James in Cavaliers record books
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According to ESPN, Allen became just the second Cavaliers player to record at least 20 points and 15 rebounds in a Game 7. The only other to achieve that feat was LeBron James.
The 28-year-old center finished with 22 points, matching Donovan Mitchell as the teamâs top scorer. He also dominated the glass with 19 rebounds, while adding three blocks and two steals.
James reached those same statistical thresholds in May 2018. His performance came in the Eastern Conference finals against the in another Game 7 scenario.
Q&A
What did Jarrett Allen achieve in the Game 7 win against the Raptors?
Jarrett Allen scored 14 points in the third quarter, leading the Cavaliers to a 114-102 victory and matching a postseason milestone previously reached only by LeBron James.
How did the Cavaliers perform in the Game 7 against the Raptors?
The Cavaliers secured a 114-102 win after a balanced first half, with both teams tied at 49-49 before Cleveland pulled ahead in the second half.
What was the significance of Jarrett Allen's performance in Cavaliers history?
Allen's performance in the Game 7 win is significant as it places him alongside LeBron James in franchise history for a memorable postseason outing.
