Donovan Mitchell scored 17 of his 27 points in the second quarter and Evan Mobley finished with 21 points, fueling the host Cleveland Cavaliers to a 142-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday.

Another test. Another loss. Another reminder of where the Knicks stand against the NBA’s elite. New York’s season-worst 142-105 defeat at the hands of the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers was more than just a bad night.

Jarrett Allen won’t return for the remainder of the Cavs’ contest against the New York Knicks on Friday at Rocket Arena due to a right hand injury. While it’s a concern for the Cavs to be without their 6-foot-9 center — one of their most reliable players all season — there’s some relief,