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Cavaliers Achieve Historic 13-0 Start with Win Over 76ers

Donovan Mitchell Shines and Cleveland Remains Unstoppable in Their Season Opener

The Cleveland Cavaliers made history this Wednesday by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106, securing their 13th consecutive victory to start the season. With this impressive start, the Cavaliers became the sixth team in NBA history to achieve a perfect 13-0 record. This achievement places Cleveland among great teams like the Golden State Warriors of the 2015-16 season, who hold the record for the most consecutive wins to start a season with 24.

Donovan Mitchell: The Hero of the Game

The star of the night was Donovan Mitchell, who scored 23 points, including 11 in the final three minutes when his team needed him most. In addition to his scoring, Mitchell contributed 13 rebounds and 9 assists, showing once again his ability to lead the Cavaliers in crucial moments. His great performance was key to keeping the 76ers at bay, who, despite missing key players, fought until the very end.

Key Contributions from Garland and Mobley

Darius Garland also had a strong game, adding 25 points, while Evan Mobley contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds. These two players were essential in helping Cleveland maintain control of the game, even when they weren’t playing their best basketball. Although the 76ers put up a tough fight, the depth of the Cleveland team proved too much for a Philadelphia squad that was missing Paul George and Joel Embiid.

The 76ers’ Resilience

Despite missing their two star players, the Philadelphia 76ers delivered one of their best performances of the season. Jared McCain stood out with an impressive career-high 34 points, while Kelly Oubre Jr. added 20 points and Caleb Martin chipped in with 18. The 76ers made a push to rally in the final minutes, but Mitchell’s clutch shooting from beyond the arc sealed the game for Cleveland.

Key Moment: Mitchell’s Third Triple

The turning point of the game came when Mitchell hit three three-pointers in less than three minutes, pushing Cleveland’s lead to seven points and ending the 76ers’ hopes of a comeback. This late-game burst was enough to secure the victory and solidify the Cavaliers’ dominance in the final minutes of the contest.

Cleveland Makes History

With this win, the Cleveland Cavaliers achieved their fourth 13-game winning streak in franchise history. The other three times they accomplished this feat were in 2009, 2010, and 2017, years when LeBron James was on the roster. However, this season, the team has shown that they don’t need King James to continue being a strong contender in the league.

What’s Next for the Teams?

Cleveland Cavaliers: The Cavs will return home to face the Chicago Bulls this Friday, hoping to extend their winning streak. The NBA ODDS already have Cleveland as the favorite for this matchup, given their current impressive form.

Philadelphia 76ers: The 76ers will travel to Orlando to face the Magic this Friday. The good news is that both Paul George and Joel Embiid will be back, which gives them a big boost for their upcoming games.

 Cleveland, a Team to Watch

With the incredible start to the season by the Cleveland Cavaliers, the NBA ODDS now place them as one of the most dangerous teams in the league. Bettors should keep an eye on their performance, as their unbeaten 13-game streak proves that Cleveland is playing at an elite level.