The Cavaliers kicked off the 2024-25 season with a bang, defeating the Bulls 119-113.
Historic Winning Streak:
Cleveland’s victory marked their twelfth consecutive win, making them only the eighth NBA team to start a season 12-0. The last time a team had a better opening streak was in 2015-16 when the Warriors went 24-0. Donovan Mitchell shone brightly on Monday, scoring 36 points and sinking seven three-pointers.
His jaw-dropping 360-degree layup in the second quarter helped push their lead to eight points at 50-42. Fans can’t get enough of these thrilling moments!
Team Performance and Standings:
Mitchell wasn’t just about scoring; he also grabbed eight rebounds, dished out two assists, and snagged four steals. This win put Cleveland ahead of Boston by 2.5 games for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers are leading the league with an average of 122.7 points per game and shooting percentages that are hard to beatโ52.8% overall and 42.2% from three-point land.
Even though they shot only 44.3% against Chicago, they nearly hit their usual point tally thanks to forcing turnoversโ21 of themโresulting in an extra boost of energy on court!
Playoff Hopes and Historical Context:
With this strong start under new coach Kenny Atkinson, Cleveland is eyeing its third straight playoff appearance. Historically speaking, teams that have begun with such impressive records usually make it far; five out of seven similar cases reached the NBA Finals according to NBC Los Angeles.
We think this could be a magical season for them!
