Former Texas Longhorns star Jarrett Allen etched his name into Cleveland Cavaliers playoff history with a dominant Game 7 performance against the Toronto Raptors. The big man became just the second player in Cavs postseason history to record over 20 points and 15 rebounds in a Game 7, joining none other than LeBron James, who achieved the feat in the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics.

Allen, who played one season at Texas under coach Shaka Smart in 2016-2017, averaged 13.4 points and 8.4 rebounds per game during his time in Austin. After being selected 22nd overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2017 NBA Draft, he has found a home in Cleveland since 2021, where his game has continued to evolve.

In the decisive Game 7 against Toronto, Allen was unstoppable on the offensive glass, pulling down 19 rebounds that led to easy put-back opportunities. He finished with a team-high 22 points on an efficient 7-of-11 shooting, adding three blocks and two steals to his stat line. His performance marked the first time since Nikola Jokić in 2020 that a player has totaled at least 20 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks in a Game 7.

"Just give everything you got," Allen said after the game. "All I ask for the guys is just give more. Just give one more effort. Give one more push ... everything's on the line."

Allen's relentless effort on both ends of the floor simply outworked the Raptors, securing a hard-fought victory for the fourth-seeded Cavaliers. The win sets up a second-round matchup against the Eastern Conference's top seed, the Detroit Pistons, in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

For fans looking to channel some of that Game 7 energy, Allen's performance is a reminder that hard work and hustle can make all the difference when the stakes are highest—whether on the court or in your game-day gear.