Jarrett Allen drops the hammer on the Nets with an impressive dunk
Jarrett Allen scored a solid dunk during Cleveland The Cavaliers’ regular season game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
Coming into the contest, the Cavaliers lost their season opener on the road to the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. As a team with championship aspirations, they need their first win to get them on track and start building momentum.
Allen was ready for the task as he dunked the ball with less than four minutes left in the first quarter. He was on the perimeter with the ball as he drove into the paint, then soared into the air to finish a one-handed shot.
As Jarrett Allen, the Cavaliers played against the Nets
It was a great dunk highlight for Jarrett Allen to add to his collection as the Cavaliers took a 63-51 lead against the Nets.
Cleveland hit hard to start the game. They outscored Brooklyn 34-23 in the first 12 minutes of the game, making plenty of shots to extend their lead. The visitors continued to control the momentum even though the hosts slowly recovered in the second quarter.
Rebounds and turnovers have played a role in the match so far. The Cavaliers have the advantage in both categories, securing 21 rebounds while limiting their turnovers to eight. The Nets were inconsistent in these areas, grabbing 16 rebounds with 11 turnovers.
Three players scored in double figures in the first 24 minutes, including Allen. He had 13 points, three rebounds and a block on 5-of-6 shooting from the field. Donovan Mitchell leads the way with 14 points and four assists, Evan Mobley has 11 points and four rebounds, while Sam Merrill has nine points and four assists.
After this match, the Cavaliers will prepare for the next competition. They will be at home, hosting the Milwaukee Bucks on October 26th at 6pm ET.
2025-10-25 00:55:00
