On December 28, 2023, Beijing time, the Cavaliers faced the Mavericks on the road, and this game became a thrilling competition. Doncic had a stunning first quarter, but was eventually beaten by the Cavaliers in a jaw-dropping comeback. Among them, the performance of Cavaliers center Allen was particularly eye-catching, he not only set an all-time record in the game, but also filled a gap in the history of the Cavaliers.
At the beginning of the game, Doncic showed strong dominance in the first quarter, scoring 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting to lead the Mavericks to a 12-point lead. In the second quarter, the Mavericks extended their lead to 20 points, making people think that the game had lost its suspense. However, the Cavaliers showed tenacious fighting spirit, and Allen, Okoro, and LeVert teamed up to chase the points, and finally completed an incredible comeback in the fourth quarter, defeating the Mavericks by 3 points.
In this thrilling game, the performance of Cavaliers center Allen was really eye-catching. He played 35 minutes in the game, shooting 9-of-17 from the field and 6-of-6 from the free-throw range to finish with 24 points, 23 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals, with a plus/minus of +14. This performance made him the first player in the history of the Cavaliers in 53 years to score 20 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists in a single game, setting a unique record in team history.
It is worth mentioning that although many players in the history of the Cavaliers have achieved the feat of 20 points and 20 boards in a single game, such as Walt Wesley, Rick Robertson, Clifford Robinson, Boozer, Drummond, etc., they all have fewer than 5 assists and failed to complete the feat of 20 points, 20 boards and 5 assists. Allen not only scored 20 points and 20 rebounds in this game, but also contributed 5 assists, becoming the only player in Cavaliers history to achieve this feat.
This season, Allen's performance is also quite impressive, averaging 13.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, and the shooting rate is as high as 66.5%. With the ball in possession, he showed the ability to cut a big double-double. For example, against the 76ers, he had 26 points, 13 rebounds and three assists on 12-of-20 shooting, 21 points, 14 boards, three assists, three steals and two blocks on 9-of-12 shooting against the Lakers, and 25 points, 14 rebounds and two steals on 12-of-14 shooting against the Hawks.
Allen's all-round performance not only made him the Cavaliers' leading scorer, but also made history in this game. His consistent play and outstanding performance provided solid support for the Cavaliers to win the game. Not only did the game give fans a thrilling comeback, but it also witnessed Allen's historic moment as his performance would go down as an indelible chapter in the history of the Cavaliers.
Overall, this match was not only a victory, but also a historic one. Allen's outstanding performance brought victory to the team and also wrote a strong mark on his basketball career. Such a game is not only exciting, but also makes people look forward to the future of the Cavaliers. In this uncertain season, Allen's brilliance has undoubtedly been a highlight for the team.
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