Cleveland Cavaliers Equal Franchise Record with Eighth Consecutive Win

The Cleveland Cavaliers achieved a franchise record by securing their eighth consecutive victory to start the season, narrowly defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 116-114. Darius Garland was a key contributor, scoring 39 points, including seven three-pointers. This win allowed the Cavaliers to match a record initially set in the 1976-77 season. Garland’s game-high 39 points came against a Bucks team playing without the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo. Garland played a crucial role in the final moments, sinking a three-pointer with 45 seconds left and then assisting Jarrett Allen for a lay-up with 12.2 seconds remaining to seal the victory. “It’s hard to get one [win] so eight is crazy,” Garland commented. For the Bucks, Damian Lillard scored 36 points. Despite holding a 106-98 lead with just over six minutes left, his team was unable to prevent their sixth consecutive loss. Cleveland had also previously beaten the Bucks 114-113 on Saturday, a game decided by a Donovan Mitchell score with 0.3 seconds remaining. In other league action, the Oklahoma City Thunder maintained their undefeated start to the season, securing their seventh successive victory by defeating the Orlando Magic 102-86. Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 23 points, supported by team-mate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 21 points. Elsewhere, Stephen Curry made his return after a three-game absence, aiding the Golden State Warriors in their 125-112 win over the Washington Wizards. Curry, who had been sidelined due to a sprained left ankle, scored 24 points against the Wizards, contributing to the Warriors’ improved 4-0 road record. The Detroit Pistons concluded a seven-game losing streak by achieving a 115-103 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Jaden Ivey contributed 26 points, while his Pistons team-mate Cade Cunningham recorded a triple-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. Anthony Davis of the Lakers, despite appearing to be hampered by an ankle issue in the fourth quarter, led all players in scoring with 37 points. Kevin Durant’s 35 points propelled the Phoenix Suns to a 118-116 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Additionally, the Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks 123-93.