Jarrett Allen Earns Player of the Game in Cavaliers Opening Win

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen earned player of the game honors with 21 points, eight rebounds, two steals, and a block in a 125-121 win over Brooklyn. Allen shot an efficient 7-for-8 from the field and also hit only the 21st three-pointer of his 10-year career during a pivotal second-quarter run. Head coach Kenny Atkinson praised Allen's crucial defensive plays at the rim that helped preserve the victory down the stretch.