Cleveland Cavaliers Make Historic 15-0 Start with Victory Over Charlotte Hornets

2024-11-18

The Cleveland Cavaliers achieved a historic milestone on Sunday, November 17, 2024, by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 128-114, marking their 15th consecutive win and placing them among only four teams in NBA history to start a season with a perfect record. With this victory, the Cavaliers improved their record to 15-0, while the Hornets fell to 5-8.

In a game where star player Donovan Mitchell rested, Ty Jerome stepped up significantly, scoring 24 points and contributing eight assists. Darius Garland also shone bright, finishing the game with 25 points and 12 assists. Evan Mobley added a notable performance as well, scoring 23 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Jarrett Allen rounded out the success with 21 points and 15 rebounds.

Despite being without Mitchell, the Cavaliers’ offense proved too much for the Hornets. They scored 72 points in the first half, demonstrating their aggressive style and strategic ball movement. The Cavaliers maintained a comfortable lead throughout the game, often responding swiftly to any challenges posed by Charlotte.

LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 31 points and 12 assists, supported by Miles Bridges, who added 19 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. The Hornets’ efforts were not enough to overcome Cleveland’s dominance, especially in the closing minutes when the Cavaliers limited Charlotte to just 15 points in the fourth quarter by switching to a successful zone defense.

Injuries presented challenges for both teams, with Cleveland missing Mitchell, along with Sam Merrill and Max Strus, both sidelined by ankle injuries. The Hornets were without DaQuan Jeffries, Nick Richards, and Mark Williams, but Ball and Bridges managed to play through their respective injury concerns.

Cleveland’s head coach, Kenny Atkinson, is optimistic about the team’s depth and prospects moving forward, emphasizing the importance of health as they look ahead to their next match against the Boston Celtics, which promises to be a crucial test for their undefeated start.

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