Cavaliers hold off Hornets, run winning streak to 7

Donovan Mitchell's 32 points and Jarrett Allen's 26 points carried the Cleveland Cavaliers as they extended their season-best winning streak to seven games by beating the host Charlotte Hornets 118-113 on Friday.

James Harden had a strong second half and finished with 18 points and eight assists while Sam Merrill provided 10 points for the Cavaliers. Allen grabbed 14 rebounds and shot 11-for-15 from the floor.

The Cavaliers made enough plays down the stretch and benefitted from 26-for-28...