NBA roundup: Cavaliers dump Hornets for 7th straight win

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Donovan Mitchell's 32 points and Jarrett Allen's 26 points carried the Cleveland Cavaliers as they extended their season-best winning streak to seven games by beating the host Charlotte Hornets 118-113 on Friday.

James Harden had a strong second half and finished with 18 points and eight assists while Sam Merrill provided 10 points for the Cavaliers. Allen grabbed 14