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Coast-to-Coast: Cleveland Cavaliers keep spot on top of NBA

Published January 19, 2025, 2:00 PMNBA.com Philippines Staff
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The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to assert their might on top of the overall NBA standings.

Cavs stay on top with the NBA's best record. Photo (c) Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland leads a lean six-game slate in the NBA, as the Cavaliers maintain the best record in the league with their latest win out West.


CAVS ON TOP

Phoenix Suns (21-20) def. Detroit Pistons (21-21), 125-121: Kevin Durant drops 36 points as the Phoenix Suns burn the Pistons for the win.


Indiana Pacers (24-19) def. Philadelphia 76ers (15-25), 115-102: Pascal Siakam fires 21 points as the Pacers stop Philadelphia.


Atlanta Hawks (22-19) def. Boston Celtics (29-13) in OT, 119-115: Trae Young goes for 28 but it was other Hawks that deliver in the clutch in Atlanta’s big win in Boston.


Golden State Warriors (21-20) def. Washington Wizards (6-34), 122-114: Andrew Wiggins leads the Warriors to victory with 31 points and 11 rebounds.


Cleveland Cavaliers (35-6) def. Minnesota Timberwolves (22-20), 124-117: The Cavs turn up the heat in the second half as Cleveland maintains a one-game lead for the NBA’s best record.


Houston Rockets (28-13) def. Portland Trail Blazers (13-28), 125-103: Alperen Sengun’s mighty 23 points and 15 rebounds gives Houston lift off.