A near-record scoring night boosted the Cleveland Cavaliers on the first night of a back-to-back.

On Saturday night, the Cavaliers will try to win their fourth consecutive game when they host the Chicago Bulls in an NBA Cup clash.

Visiting Cleveland routed the Washington Wizards 148-114 on Friday, coming one point short of the franchise best for points in a regulation game, set at Denver in December.

Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points to lead seven players in double figures, while Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley posted double-doubles.

"That's what we've been talking about all season so far: Making sure that when we get a lead, we hold it," Allen said.

Darius Garland has been part of the past two victories after missing the start of the season while recovering from surgery to repair a tur

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