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SOURCE SPORTS: Cavs Look to Extend Historic Streak Against Celtics in Showdown of NBA Heavyweights

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to a historic start, entering their matchup with the Boston Celtics at 15-0, tied for the second-best start to a season in NBA history. They are matched only by the 1948-49 Washington Capitols and the 1993-94 Houston Rockets, with the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors holding the record at 24-0. Remarkably, all three teams with a 15-0 or better start made it to the NBA Finals that season.

The Cavaliers’ 15-game winning streak has set a franchise record for the longest single-season streak. This game marks the first meeting between Cleveland and Boston since last season’s Eastern Conference Semifinals, which saw the Celtics advance in five games. Both teams are participating in the Emirates NBA Cup, with Cleveland sitting at 1-0 and Boston at 0-1 in Group Play.

Best Starts in NBA History
Best Starts in NBA History

Offensively, the Cavaliers lead the NBA in points per game (123.7) and offensive rating (122.1), while the Celtics sit just behind, ranking second in both categories (121.6 points, 121.4 offensive rating). Cleveland has already set a team record with seven games scoring 130 or more points.

Cleveland aims to extend its road dominance with a victory, which would give them an 8-0 record on the road, making them the 12th team in NBA history to start the season with eight consecutive road wins. Meanwhile, Boston will look to build on their recent dramatic overtime win, with Jayson Tatum hitting a buzzer-beating, game-winning three-pointer in their last game against the Toronto Raptors.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Cavaliers Make History with 15-0 Start After Dominant Win Over Hornets

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Cavaliers 128, Hornets 114: The Cleveland Cavaliers continue their historic run, becoming just the fourth team in NBA history to open a season 15-0. Despite Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland dominated behind standout performances from Darius Garland and Ty Jerome, who tied his career highs with 24 points and eight assists.

The Cavs showcased their depth and teamwork, with Evan Mobley (23 points, 11 rebounds) and Jarrett Allen (21 points, 15 rebounds) each recording double-doubles. Cleveland controlled the pace throughout, trailing for just 17 seconds in the first quarter before taking over the game.

Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball kept the Hornets competitive, leading all scorers with 31 points and 12 assists. A solid third quarter brought the Hornets within three points, but Cleveland responded by outscoring them 26-15 in the final frame to secure the win.

The Cavaliers now join the elite company, matching the 15-0 starts of the 1993-94 Rockets, 1948-49 Capitols, and the 2015-16 Warriors, who hold the all-time best start at 24-0. Each team made the NBA Finals, with the Rockets claiming the championship.

The Cavs face their toughest test yet on Tuesday. They will take on the defending champion Boston Celtics in an Emirates NBA Cup showdown at 7 p.m. ET on TNT. Fans will see if Cleveland can extend its streak against a top-tier opponent.

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Cavs Make History with 13-0 Start, Donovan Mitchell Leads Comeback in Philly

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have etched their name into NBA history, becoming just the sixth team in league history to start a season 13-0. In a thrilling 114-106 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, the Cavs overcame an eight-point deficit in the third quarter, fueled by a stellar second-half performance from Donovan Mitchell.

Mitchell took control of the game, scoring 18 of his 23 points and dishing out four assists after halftime to help Cleveland outscore the Sixers 66-52 in the final two quarters. Mitchell also came one assist shy of a triple-double, finishing with 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists. He scored the Cavs’ final 11 points, proving his clutch ability in a crucial win.

Darius Garland was also key to the victory, adding a team-high 25 points, including 15 in the second half, to support Mitchell’s efforts. The Cavs’ dominant second-half performance sealed their perfect start to the season and kept them in elite company. Of the previous five teams to open with 13 straight wins, four made it to the NBA Finals, and all five reached the conference finals.

Philadelphia, meanwhile, was led by rookie Jared McCain, who posted an impressive 34 points, 10 assists, and 6 three-pointers. McCain joined Allen Iverson as the only rookies in Sixers’ history to record 30+ points, 10+ assists, and 5+ 3-pointers in a game.

With their historic start, the Cavaliers are positioning themselves as true contenders this season, joining an exclusive list of teams that have set the bar for dominance in the NBA.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Cavs Extend Historic Start to 12-0 with Win Over Bulls, Mitchell Leads with Season-High 36 Points

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Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points, hitting seven three-pointers and adding eight rebounds and four steals, as the Cleveland Cavaliers topped the Chicago Bulls to improve to a 12-0 record. With this win, Cleveland tied for the fourth-best season start in NBA history, becoming the eighth team to open with 12 consecutive victories. Notably, five of the previous seven teams to achieve such a start reached the NBA Finals, with two ultimately winning the championship.

Darius Garland chipped in 17 points and five assists, sealing the game with a clutch layup with 23.6 seconds remaining. The Bulls led by nine points in the third quarter, but the Cavs surged with a 19-7 run to end the period ahead 95-92. In the final quarter, Chicago tied the score but never regained the lead. Cleveland is now 5-0 in clutch-time games this season.

Alongside Mitchell and Garland’s 53 combined points, the Cavs saw vital contributions across the roster, including a double-double from Evan Mobley with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Cavaliers Make History with First 9-0 Start After Comeback Victory Over Pelicans

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For the first time in franchise history, the Cleveland Cavaliers are off to a perfect 9-0 start, following a resilient 131-122 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night.

Cleveland faced a tough challenge, trailing by as many as 16 points in the second quarter. However, the Cavs stormed back with a 23-11 run to close the first half, tying the score at 59. Donovan Mitchell then took charge in the third quarter, dropping 29 points and leading the Cavs to a 40-29 advantage that gave them control for the rest of the game.

Cleveland joins an elite group as only the sixth team since 2000-01 to start a season 9-0, with the 2022-23 Milwaukee Bucks being the most recent.

Cleveland has already hit the 130-point mark in four games this season, matching last year’s total and coming just one game shy of the franchise single-season record.

Mitchell scored 20 of his points in the second half. In contrast, Jarrett Allen (16 points, 14 rebounds), Caris LeVert (16 points, six rebounds, six assists), and Evan Mobley (15 points, nine rebounds, three assists, three blocks) each made significant contributions.

After the win, Allen remarked, “It shows how we are willing to fight for each other, to go any length to get the win together.”

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SOURCE SPORTS: Celtics Edge Cavs, Take 3-1 Series Lead

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Celtics Edge Cavs, Take 3-1 Series Lead

Behind a combined 60 points from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics defeated the shorthanded Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 to secure a 3-1 series lead. Tatum posted 33 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists, while Brown contributed 27 points, eight rebounds, and shot 60% from the field. This marks the second straight game where both stars scored 25+ points and the 15th time they have done so as playoff teammates.

The Celtics showcased their resilience by bouncing back from a Game 2 loss at home, sweeping the next two road games for the second consecutive series.

Jrue Holiday filled the stat sheet with 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists, four three-pointers, three steals, and one block in 43 minutes, further bolstering Boston’s performance.

The Cavaliers, missing their leading playoff scorer Donovan Mitchell due to a calf strain, and with LeBron James watching from courtside, struggled to match Boston’s firepower. Darius Garland shook off a scoreless first quarter to finish with 30 points, while Caris LeVert and Evan Mobley added 19 points each.

Despite their efforts, Cleveland couldn’t overcome Mitchell’s absence, allowing the Celtics to take control of the series.

The teams will face off again in Game 5, with Boston looking to close out the series and Cleveland aiming to extend it.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Cavs Blowout Celtics, Tie Series 1-1

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Cavs Blowout Celtics, Tie Series 1-1

In a commanding second-half performance, the Cleveland Cavaliers surged past the Boston Celtics with a decisive 118-94 victory, knotting the series at 1-1.

Donovan Mitchell emerged as the catalyst for Cleveland, erupting for 23 of his 29 points after halftime, ultimately leading his team to victory with a game-high plus-38 rating in just 39 minutes of play.

Mitchell spearheaded a balanced scoring effort for the Cavs, with six players reaching double figures. Evan Mobley delivered a Playoff career-high performance, contributing 21 points, ten rebounds, five assists, and two blocks, while Caris LeVert added another 21 points to the mix. The trio combined for an impressive 71 points, overwhelming the Celtics’ defense.

Despite a valiant effort from Jayson Tatum, who led the Celtics with 25 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, Boston struggled to find their rhythm beyond the arc. After sinking 18 three-pointers in their Game 1 victory, the Celtics managed just eight in Game 2, marking only the fourth single-digit three-pointer game for Boston this season and their first in the Playoffs.

With the series shifting to Cleveland for the next two games, the Cavaliers aim to capitalize on their home-court advantage. Game 3 is slated for Saturday at 8:30 ET, airing on ABC, followed by Game 4 on Monday at 7 ET, broadcasted on TNT.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Cavs Stage Historic Comeback to Secure East Semifinals

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Cavs Stage Historic Comeback to Secure East Semifinals

In a dramatic Game 7 showdown against the Magic, the Cavaliers orchestrated a remarkable comeback, erasing an 18-point deficit to secure a 106-94 victory and advance to the East Semifinals.

The Cavs’ resurgence began in the second half, particularly in the pivotal third quarter, where they stifled the Magic defensively, holding them to just 15 points. In comparison, Donovan Mitchell spearheaded the offensive charge with 17 points.

Mitchell’s stellar performance was instrumental in the Cavs’ victory, as he finished the game with an impressive stat line of 39 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Evan Mobley also made significant contributions with 11 points, 16 rebounds, and five blocks.

Key contributions from Caris LeVert off the bench, Max Strus, and Darius Garland propelled the Cavs to victory, showcasing their depth and resilience in high-stakes situations.

Despite a valiant effort from Paolo Banchero, who notched 38 points and 16 rebounds for the Magic, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Cavs’ determined comeback.

The win marked the most significant Game 7 comeback in the play-by-play era, solidifying the Cavs’ place in playoff history and setting the stage for an exciting East Semifinals matchup against Boston.

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