The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their remarkable start to the NBA season, securing their 10th consecutive victory with a dominant 136-117 win over the Golden State Warriors. Darius Garland led the charge for Cleveland, scoring a game-high 27 points, as the team became just the 15th in NBA history to begin a season with a perfect 10-0 record. The Cavs showcased their superiority early on, building a commanding 83-42 lead by halftime, while the Warriors struggled to keep up, with Stephen Curry limited to just 12 points, ending Golden State's five-game winning streak.
Cavaliers' head coach Kenny Atkinson expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting the significance of their unbeaten run. "10-0 is a magic number," Atkinson remarked. "We're playing excellent basketball, and I couldn't be more pleased with the team's progress." Despite concerns about facing a strong Warriors side with a 7-1 record, Atkinson was impressed by his players' readiness and hunger from the start, noting their determination against the defending champions.
In other NBA action, Jayson Tatum scored 33 points to help the Boston Celtics secure a narrow 108-104 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The reigning champions bounced back after their previous loss to the Warriors, overcoming a sluggish start where they trailed until the fourth quarter. The game was tied at 94-94 at the end of regulation, but the Celtics managed to pull ahead in the extra period to clinch the win.
Elsewhere, the Phoenix Suns narrowly defeated the Dallas Mavericks 114-113, with Jusuf Nurkic sinking a decisive free throw with just 0.8 seconds remaining. The Los Angeles Lakers also returned to form, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 116-106 at home. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 31 points, while LeBron James recorded his 114th career triple-double, contributing 21 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds in a strong all-around performance.
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