NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers Make History with Second-Best Start to a Season
The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their impressive run in the NBA, defeating the Charlotte Hornets 128-114 on November 18. With this win, Cleveland improved their record to 15-0, matching the second-best start in NBA history. They now stand alongside the Houston Rockets from the 1993/94 season and the Washington Capitols from 1948/49. Only the legendary Golden State Warriors from 2015/16 remain ahead, with their historic 24-0 start.
Cleveland’s Dominance
The Cavaliers showed no signs of slowing down, with a balanced offensive display. They controlled the pace early, building a commanding lead, and held off Charlotte’s third-quarter rally with a dominant 26-15 final frame. Cleveland’s ability to close out games efficiently has been a hallmark of their incredible run this season.
NBA Regular Season Results – November 18
Minnesota Timberwolves 120, Phoenix Suns 117
(22-31, 32-33, 32-26, 34-27)
Indiana Pacers 119, Miami Heat 110
(28-20, 24-29, 33-26, 34-35)
Detroit Pistons 124, Washington Wizards 104
(28-18, 37-35, 37-26, 22-25)
Cleveland Cavaliers 128, Charlotte Hornets 114
(38-28, 34-31, 30-40, 26-15)
Memphis Grizzlies 105, Denver Nuggets 90
(28-25, 27-18, 29-21, 21-26)
Portland Trail Blazers 114, Atlanta Hawks 110
(21-33, 35-31, 38-17, 20-29)
New York Knicks 114, Brooklyn Nets 104
(30-29, 30-28, 35-24, 19-23)
Dallas Mavericks 121, Oklahoma City Thunder 119
(39-34, 27-24, 31-34, 24-27)
Houston Rockets 143, Chicago Bulls 107
(27-26, 41-26, 40-26, 35-29)
LA Clippers 116, Utah Jazz 105
(35-25, 31-20, 30-29, 20-31)
