Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) shoots over New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers matched the second-most wins in franchise history, defeating the New York Knicks 124-105 on Wednesday night.

Jarrett Allen added 21 points for the Cavaliers, who have 61 wins, equaling the 2009-10 squad. That was the final season in LeBron James’ first stint with the team. The franchise record is 66 wins during the 2008-09 season.

Cleveland has a 4 1/2 game lead over Boston for the top seed in the Eastern Conference with six games remaining.

The Cavaliers trailed 60-53 at halftime before taking control in the third quarter. The game was tied at 83-all before they went on a 15-2 run over a four-minute span late in the third and early in the fourth to go on top for good.

New York’s Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points, 13 rebounds and seven turnovers after missing Tuesday’s game due to knee soreness. OG Anunoby scored 23.

TAKEAWAYS

Knicks: New York is 8-6 without Jalen Brunson, but the star guard has been cleared to resume basketball activities and could return to the lineup for the the final week of the regular season.

Cavaliers: They have scored at least 120 points 44 times this season, a franchise record. … Forward Dean Wade did not play due to illness.

KEY MOMENT

Cleveland started its decisive run late in the third quarter with eight straight points. That included a steal and driving layup from Isaac Okoro to extend the lead to 89-83.

KEY STAT

Allen is 31 of 34 from the field in the Cavaliers’ last three home games.