The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their perfect streak and now have a 15-0 record, becoming only the fourth team in NBA history to achieve such a start.
They defeated the Charlotte Hornets 128-115, and one more win separates them from being second on the all-time list for the most consecutive wins at the start of a season, behind the unbeatable Golden State, who had 24.
Vasilije Micić finally got significant minutes, playing 14 and a half minutes and achieving his best performance this season – nine points and two assists, all scored on three-pointers.
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Without Donovan Mitchell, the team dominated with excellent performances from Darius Garland (25 points, 12 assists), Taurean Prince (24 points), Evan Mobley (23 points, 11 rebounds), and Jarrett Allen (21 points, 15 rebounds).
The Charlotte Hornets, led by a motivated LaMelo Ball (31 points, 12 assists), failed to resist the powerful Cavs.
Nikola Jović was once again solid in a Miami Heat jersey, scoring 14 points with three rebounds and two assists. He shot 6/6 from the free-throw line and hit two three-pointers out of six attempts. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough, as his team was defeated by Indiana 119-110.
Tyler Herro was the most efficient in Miami with 28 points, and Bam Adebayo added 24 points and 8 rebounds, while Duncan Robinson added 20 points.
For Indiana, Myles Turner shone with 34 points and 9 rebounds, and he had great support from Pascal Siakam (23 points), Benedict Mathurin (21 points, 12 rebounds), and Tyrese Haliburton (16 points, 13 assists).
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