The Cleveland team remains unstoppable and achieves the second best start to a season in NBA history, joining the exclusive group of franchises that have reached a record of at least 15-0 to start a campaign.
The offensive contribution of Darius Garland, with 25 points, and Ty Jerome, who added 24, was key for the Cleveland Cavaliers to maintain their impressive winning streak. Yesterday, the team secured its 15th consecutive victory by beating the Charlotte Hornets with authority by a score of 128-114. The Cavaliers dominated the match from the beginning, showing solid team play and a defense that limited the visitors’ options. With this result, Cleveland continues to establish itself as one of the strongest teams at the start of the season.
With this victory, the Cavaliers became the fourth team in NBA history to start the season with a 15-0 record. They join a select group that includes the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors, who went a historic 24-0; the 1993-94 Houston Rockets, with a 15-0 start that culminated in a championship; and the 1948-49 Washington Capitols, who set a similar record in the league’s early years. Cleveland’s feat reaffirms its place as one of the most outstanding teams in this historic start.
However, their undefeated record will be tested tomorrow, when they face the current NBA champions, the Boston Celtics, in a duel that promises to be electrifying. This match will, without a doubt, be the most difficult challenge so far for the Cavaliers, who will have to measure their consistency against an experienced team with a squad full of talent led by stars such as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
The Celtics not only arrive with the confidence of being the defending champions, but also with a style of play that combines defensive intensity and offensive effectiveness, characteristics that have been their hallmark in recent years. For Cleveland, this will be more than a game: it will be an opportunity to show that their streak is no fluke and that they are prepared to compete at the highest level. The expectation is on how young figures like Garland and Evan Mobley will respond against an elite team. A win could solidify the Cavaliers as serious contenders this season, while a loss could also serve as a valuable lesson on their path to greatness.
Note from Alvaro Ayala
