The Cleveland Cavaliers did it again on Monday night, beating the Orlando Magic 126-99 and scoring their eighth straight victory.
Big man Jarrett Allen posted 14 points and 11 rebounds during the game, which was a historic achievement.
As noted by the Cavaliers on Twitter, Allen set a new record by scoring his 12th straight double-double.
That is the most consecutive double-doubles in Cavaliers history and fans came out in droves to celebrate him.
Dr. Double-Double sets a new record. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/LfmECVQxVR
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 23, 2024
Some people noted that Allen earned his place in Cavaliers history on the same night that Joel Embiid scored 70 points and Karl-Anthony Towns posted 62.
“NBA players going crazy tonight,” one fan said.
NBA players going crazy tonight π
— Brookklyn (@bedstuy98) January 23, 2024
Many others hailed Allen as a supremely talented player, with someone even referring to him as the “GOAT.”
GOAT
— michi (@buxdahude) January 23, 2024
There were others who called him the best player on the team, which is high praise considering the stacked roster in Cleveland.
The best player on the Cavs lets go man
— cody (@crwintucky_) January 23, 2024
There were plenty of Cavaliers fans who want to see Allen in next month’s All-Star Game, especially after Monday night’s showing.
He earned his first All-Star appearance a couple of seasons ago but missed out on that honor last year.
All star him now
— Vinny Gates (@gates_vinny) January 23, 2024
There are some who feel that Allen’s strong work and the recent winning streak for Cleveland mean the team is going all the way to the NBA Finals.
“He’s getting a ring this year,” one user stated.
Heβs getting a ring this year
— Kingdom Zebedee β (@kingdomzebedee) January 23, 2024
No matter how this season ends, it’s clear that Allen is one of the most versatile, talented, and reliable centers in the league.
He is recording 14.8 points and 10.3 rebounds per game in 2023-24, proving that he really is a double-double machine.
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