Jarrett Allen scores career-high 40 points, leads Cavaliers past Trail Blazers

Cleveland center dominates with 17 rebounds in victory over Portland

Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:47pm

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Jarrett Allen scored a career-best 40 points and grabbed a season-high 17 rebounds to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 130-111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Sam Merrill made six 3-pointers and scored 22 points, while Jaylon Tyson added 18 points and six assists for the Cavaliers, who won for the sixth time in the past seven games. Caleb Love scored 21 points off the bench and Shaedon Sharpe had 20 points for the Trail Blazers, who lost their fifth game in a row.

Why it matters

Allen's dominant performance was a key factor in the Cavaliers' victory, as they continue to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, are struggling and will need to find a way to turn things around to stay in contention in the West.

The details

Jarrett Allen shot 16-of-23 from the field and was a force on both ends of the court, recording a double-double with 40 points and 17 rebounds. The Cavaliers shot 54.9% from the field as a team and made 16 3-pointers. The Trail Blazers were led by Caleb Love's 21 points off the bench and Shaedon Sharpe's 20 points, but they shot just 44.9% from the field and made only 14 3-pointers.

  • The game was played on Feb. 1, 2026.
  • Allen scored 16 points in the opening quarter to help Cleveland hold a 29-24 lead.
  • The Cavaliers led 57-48 at halftime, with Allen scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in the first half.
  • Cleveland extended their lead in the third quarter, going on a 13-0 run to take an 81-59 advantage.
  • The Cavaliers led by as much as 24 points in the fourth quarter before the Trail Blazers made a late push, but Cleveland was able to hold on for the victory.

The players

Jarrett Allen

A center for the Cleveland Cavaliers who scored a career-high 40 points and grabbed a season-high 17 rebounds in the win.

Sam Merrill

A guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers who made six 3-pointers and scored 22 points in the game.

Jaylon Tyson

A forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers who was 4-for-4 from 3-point range and finished with 18 points and six assists.

Donovan Mitchell

A guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers who had 14 points and nine assists in the victory.

Caleb Love

A guard for the Portland Trail Blazers who scored 21 points off the bench in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Jarrett Allen was a force tonight, dominating on both ends of the floor. His performance was a big reason why we were able to come away with the win.”

— Donovan Mitchell, Guard, Cleveland Cavaliers (Cleveland.com)

“We just couldn't find a way to slow down Allen and the Cavaliers' offense. They were hitting shots from all over the floor and we couldn't match their intensity.”

— Caleb Love, Guard, Portland Trail Blazers (The Oregonian)

What’s next

The Cavaliers will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a high seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Trail Blazers, meanwhile, will need to find a way to end their losing streak and get back on track.

The takeaway

Jarrett Allen's career night was a dominant performance that showcased his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. The Cavaliers' balanced scoring attack and strong shooting night proved too much for the struggling Trail Blazers to overcome.