Cavs outduel Thunder in marquee matchup; Allen, Mobley lead way
The Cavs outduel the Thunder on Wednesday in a marquee matchup that assures Cleveland stays as the best team for now.
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CAVS OUTDUEL THUNDER TO KEEP NBA’S BEST RECORD, STAY UNBEATEN AGAINST WEST
The Cavs outduel the Thunder, 129-122, that enabled Cleveland (32-4) to keep the NBA’s best record.
Furthermore, the top team Eastern Conference remained unbeatedn (11-0) against the West as they extend their winning streak to 11 games.
Moreover, Cleveland also stopped Oklahoma City’s 15-game winning streak in a matchup lso between two hot teams.
It was the first time in almost 30 years when two teams with double-digit winning streaks collided in league history.
Seattle and Utah both had 10-game winning streaks when the teams faced off on January 16, 1995.
ALLEN, MOBLEY LEAD WAY AS CLEVELAND WON DESPITE MITCHELL OFF NIGHT
Moreover, Jarrett Allen Evan Mobley led the way as Cleveland won despite an off night from All Star guard Donovan Mitchell.
Furthermore, Allen had 25 points on 9-of-11 shootin along with 11 rebounds, six assists, and three steals to lead a balanced effort.
Mobley scored 21 points along with 10 rebounds, Darius Garland had 18, while Max Strus added 17 off the bench.
Ty Jerome fired 15 points in a reserve role for the Cavs, who won despite getting only 11 points from Mitchell on an awful 3-of-16 shooting.
Dean Wade completed all five Cleveland starters in double figures with 11 points.
CURRY, MALONE TAKE NOTICE OF CLEVELAND’S RISE THIS SEASON
Furthermore, Stephen Curry and Denver coach Mike Malone are just some of the NBA names who took notice of Cleveland’s rise this season.
Moreover, Curry, the Golden State Warriors All Star guard, described “them” – referring for the Cavs, as “pretty damn good right now.”
“You’re as good as your record says you are. So they’re pretty damn good right now,” Curry said.
Malone saw first hand how Cleveland dismantled his Denver Nuggets in a recent matchup.
“They have the best recorc in the NBA, they have the No.1 offense in the NBA, and n one seems to be able to stop that team,” the Nuggets coach said.
“Really, when you play them, there is no margin for error,” he added.
Indeed, the Cavs are for real this season, and the league is taking notice.
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