The Cleveland Cavaliers made history with a 119-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls, becoming just the eighth team in NBA history to win their first 12 games of a regular season. This remarkable feat marks the best start to an NBA season since the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors, who won a record 24 consecutive games.
Donovan Mitchell Powers Cavaliers to Victory
Donovan Mitchell was the standout performer for the Cavaliers, finishing with 36 points. Cleveland had to rally from a nine-point deficit in the third quarter, showcasing their resilience and teamwork. Mitchell, reflecting on the team’s performance, said, “We dug deep… it was a complete team win. Every night it’s somebody different. We’re playing for each other, being selfless. We’ve got to keep it going.”
Alongside Mitchell, five other Cavaliers players reached double figures, contributing to the victory. On the Bulls’ side, Zach LaVine led with 26 points, while Coby White and Nikola Vucevic added 20 points each. Despite their efforts, the Bulls slipped to 4-7 for the season.
Notable Performances Around the NBA
In other NBA action, Victor Wembanyama dominated with 34 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-96. Julian Champagnie scored 13 points, and Chris Paul contributed 12 points, with all Spurs starters posting double figures.
The Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back from their weekend defeat by the Golden State Warriors, securing a 134-128 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander starred with a career-high 45 points, while Jalen Williams added 28 and Luguentz Dort contributed 19.
The Brooklyn Nets narrowly defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 107-105, with Cam Thomas scoring 17 points. The Houston Rockets cruised to a 107-92 victory over the Washington Wizards, continuing their solid start to the season.
