So, really putting a lot of trust in me and putting a lot of weight on my back.' '(Jokic) is the facilitator, he's the scorer, he does everything for that offense. Bickerstaff) has the trust in me to kind of lead the defense in a way,' Allen said, according to. 'I'm going against the reigning MVP, but it's also good knowing that (Cavaliers coach J.B. The Cleveland Cavaliers continue a five-game road swing on Wednesday, taking on the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles.Ĭleveland opened what is its longest road trip until a six-game stretch in January with a 99-87 defeat of the Denver Nuggets on Monday.Ĭenter Jarrett Allen came up huge in the win, scoring 21 points on 10-of-11 shooting from the floor, grabbing 16 rebounds, and limiting 2020-21 MVP Nikola Jokic to 9-of-15 shooting.
