Donovan Mitchell scores 29 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 131-122 at the Smoothie King Center.
The Cleveland Cavaliers triumphed over the New Orleans Pelicans with a score of 131-122 in an NBA matchup on Wednesday, marking their best start in franchise history at 9-0 over the past 55 years.
Donovan Mitchell, the Cavaliers’ guard, was instrumental in the victory, contributing 29 points during the game held at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
Jarrett Allen, playing as center for the Cavaliers, recorded a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Caris LeVert also scored 16 points, while Evan Mobley added 15 points and Darius Garland contributed 14 points to the team’s total.
For the Pelicans, Zion Williamson led the scoring with 29 points, followed by Jose Alvarado, who netted 27 points. Brandon Ingram, a forward for the Pelicans, chipped in with 20 points.
Earlier in the week, the Cavaliers secured a narrow victory against the Milwaukee Bucks, winning 116-114 at home, which allowed them to equal the franchise record for the best start, previously set by the 1976-77 Cavaliers.
The record for the best start in NBA history remains with the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors, who achieved an impressive 24-0 record before suffering their first loss to the Bucks in December 2015.
As the leaders of the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers are set to face the Warriors in Cleveland on Friday.
Results from Wednesday’s games include:
- Indiana Pacers – Orlando Magic: 118-111
- Charlotte Hornets – Detroit Pistons: 108-107
- Boston Celtics – Golden State Warriors: 112-118
- Atlanta Hawks – New York Knicks: 121-116
- New Orleans Pelicans – Cleveland Cavaliers: 122-131
- Memphis Grizzlies – Los Angeles Lakers: 131-114
- Houston Rockets – San Antonio Spurs: 127-100
- Dallas Mavericks – Chicago Bulls: 119-99
- Phoenix Suns – Miami Heat: 115-112
- Denver Nuggets – Oklahoma City Thunder: 124-122
- Sacramento Kings – Toronto Raptors: 122-107
- Los Angeles Clippers – Philadelphia 76ers: 110-98
