Cavaliers top Magic 136-131

The Cleveland Cavaliers rode a dominant night from Donovan Mitchell to a 136–131 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to four games.

Mitchell poured in 42 points—his sixth 40-point performance of the season—continuing his strong track record against Orlando. James Harden added 26 points, including 22 in the first half, helping Cleveland take a 72–68 lead into the break.

Evan Mobley was nearly perfect, finishing with 19 points on 8-for-8 shooting along with nine rebounds and six assists as the Cavaliers improved to 45–27, remaining within reach of the New York Knicks for third place in the Eastern Conference.

The Magic (38–34) were led by Paolo Banchero, who scored 36 points, including 16 in the first quarter to help Orlando grab an early lead. Tristan da Silva added 18 points, while Desmond Bane and Jamal Cain chipped in 17 apiece as Orlando dropped its sixth straight and fell into a tie for eighth in the East with the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat.

Cleveland appeared in control with a double-digit lead midway through the fourth, but Orlando chipped away late. After Wendell Carter Jr. cut it closer at the line in the final minute, Mitchell answered with a driving floater with 13.7 seconds left to seal the win.

Up next: The Magic host the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, while the Cavaliers welcome the Miami Heat on Wednesday.