The Cavs dispatched the Orlando Magic Monday for their fourth straight victory — tied for the longest winning streak of the season.
Why it matters: It's a far cry from last season, when the upstart Cavs opened with 15 straight Ws.
But it's a step in the right direction for a team that has been decimated by injuries and lapses in energy and focus all season.
Record: 28-20; Last week: 24-20.
Weekly slate: Win at Charlotte (94-87); Win vs. Sacramento (123-118); Win at Orlando (119-105); Win vs. Orlando (114-98).
🤩 Weekly winner: Donovan Mitchell, who capped off the week with an electrifying 45-point performance Monday.
It was his fifth game this season with 42 or more points. Only the Lakers' Luka Dončić has more.
The latest: Mitchell was not named an NBA All-Star starter in the Eastern Conference — an oversight Mitchell attributed to the team's performance — but is expected to be named a reserve for the February showcase in Los Angeles.
The intrigue: De'Andre Hunter was sidelined for the past two games with a knee injury.
The Cavs are reportedly open to moving Hunter before next Thursday's trade deadline.
What's next: Wednesday vs. Los Angeles Lakers (ESPN); Friday at Phoenix; Sunday at Portland.
