12 consecutive wins in Cleveland, NBA...Garland 40 points.

Cleveland, the eastern-leading team in the U.S. professional basketball league, has won 12 consecutive games.

Cleveland defeated Toronto 132 to 126 at home.

Garland led the team to victory with 40 points, including four three-pointers, and nine assists.

With this, Cleveland widened its gap with second-place Boston to six games, establishing a dominant system.

Golden State defeated Detroit 107-104 and Minnesota defeated Orlando 104-89.