The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their historic start to the 2024-25 NBA season, defeating the Charlotte Hornets 128-114 Monday (PHL) to improve to a league-best 15-0.
Cleveland became just the fourth team in NBA history to start a season with 15 straight wins, joining the 1994 Houston Rockets, the 1949 Washington Capitols, and the 2016 Golden State Warriors.
15 straight wins!
— NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2024
The Cavaliers are the 4th team in NBA history to start a season 15-0 🤯 pic.twitter.com/BXxPpNFBW2
The Warriors hold the NBA record with a 24-0 start during their 73-9 campaign.
Despite resting star guard Donovan Mitchell, the Cavaliers didn’t miss a beat. Darius Garland led the way with 25 points, while Ty Jerome stepped up in a starting role with 24 points.
DG's got it HANDLED.@dariusgarland22 | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/stUTc3hGJW
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 18, 2024
Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen also dominated the paint, scoring 23 and 21 points, respectively, as Cleveland showcased its depth.
LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 31 points, but Charlotte couldn’t keep pace with Cleveland’s balanced attack.
The loss dropped the Hornets to 5-8 on the season, as they struggled to slow the Cavaliers’ offensive firepower.
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