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After late collapse, Cavaliers top Hornets in 2 OTs

Darius Garland scored 41 points and Cleveland teammate Donovan Mitchell poured in 34 points to help the Cavaliers snap a five-game losing streak with a 132-122 double-overtime victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Friday.

The Cavaliers blew a 10-point lead in the final minute of regulation, then needed Garland's 3-pointer for the final points of the first overtime to extend the game with the score tied at 120-120.

The Hornets didn't score in the last 4 1/2 minutes of the second overtime session after notching the first points of that period.

Evan Mobley posted 21 points and 18 rebounds while Jarrett Allen added 20 points and 12 boards for Cleveland.