Cleveland Cavaliers Extend Record Start with Win Over Warriors

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their remarkable opening to the NBA season, claiming a 10th consecutive victory by defeating the Golden State Warriors 136-117. Darius Garland led the way with 27 points, as the Cavs dominated early, building an impressive 83-42 lead by halftime. With the victory, Cleveland becomes just the 15th team in NBA history to start a season with a perfect 10-0 record.

Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson praised his team’s performance, stating, “10-0 is a magic number. We’re playing really good basketball, and I’m just really pleased with where the group is.” The win snapped the Warriors’ five-game winning streak, with Stephen Curry limited to only 12 points.

Other NBA Highlights

– Boston Celtics 108, Brooklyn Nets 104 (OT): Jayson Tatum scored 33 points to help the Celtics bounce back from a previous loss to the Warriors. The game went into overtime after ending 94-94 in regulation, with Boston pulling through to secure a tight victory.

– Phoenix Suns 114, Dallas Mavericks 113: The Suns narrowly defeated the Mavericks, thanks to Jusuf Nurkic’s clutch free throw with just 0.8 seconds remaining.

– Los Angeles Lakers 116, Philadelphia 76ers 106: Anthony Davis scored 31 points, and LeBron James achieved his 114th career triple-double, adding 21 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds, helping the Lakers secure a much-needed win after a challenging road stretch.

This series of thrilling matchups showcased strong performances across the league, with the Cavaliers continuing to lead the pack in this exciting start to the season.