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Reacting to historic nights from Jarrett Allen and Craig Porter Jr., plus Donovan Mitchell’s All-Star nod

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Jarrett Allen became the first Cavalier since 1997-98 to record 25+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 2+ blocks in a single half.
Ethan Sands and Jimmy Watkins react to the Cavaliers' win over the Trail Blazers, highlighting Jarrett Allen's historic 40-point game and Craig Porter Jr.'s career-high assists. They discuss how these performances alleviate pressure on Donovan Mitchell, who earned an All-Star selection, and analyze roster implications ahead of the trade deadline.

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Allen's first-half surge and Cleveland's next move anchor a sharp Cavs postgame.

The piece keeps its focus on Cleveland's win over Portland, but it really belongs to Jarrett Allen. His first-half burst does the heavy lifting, and the hosts are strongest when they stay on how that changed the shape of the game instead of treating it like empty stat padding.

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If you want Jarrett Allen's first-half eruption, Craig Porter Jr.'s playmaking, and real Cavs trade-deadline questions in one listen.

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