Cavaliers Match Elite NBA Start with 15th Win Despite Star Player Absence, Hornets’ Ball Fined After Controversial Comments

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to steamroll through their season, racking their 15th straight victory by toppling the Charlotte Hornets 128-114. This win puts them shoulder to shoulder with the NBA’s most elite, joining the ranks of only three other teams in history to start a season with a 15-0 record, as reported by the Associated Press.

Remarkably, the Cavaliers secured the win without their star player, Donovan Mitchell. His absence might have been a cause for concern, as Mitchell was donning street clothes rather than his jersey for Sunday night’s game. According tocleveland.com, coach Kenny Atkinson expressed the balancing act of maintaining their winning streak and ensuring players’ health. It s about five months from now, making sure that Mitchell enters the playoffs in the best physical of his career.

The team’s depth shone through despite missing one of their key players. Darius Garland spearheaded the charge with a double-double of 25 points and 12 assists. And let’s not overlook Ty Jerome, who, according toNews 5 Cleveland, stepped up with a matching career-high of 24 points instead of Mitchell. This dazzling performance underscored Atkinson’s strategic foresight and trust in his depth players.

Meanwhile, Charlotte faced their dramas. Hornets’ LaMelo Ball, who put up an impressive 31 points and 12 assists, incurred a $100,000 fine from the NBA for making “an offensive and derogatory comment” in a post-game interview the day before, an incident reported by the Associated Press. While the fine points to off-court issues, on the court, Charlotte struggled to quell Cleveland’s momentum, particularly during the fierce closing minutes of the game.

The win sets a formidable stage for the Cavaliers’ upcoming match against the Boston Celtics. As perCleveland19, this Tuesday’s game will not only challenge the Cavs to continue their streak but will also test their resilience and strategyas they negotiate the absence of Mitchell and others hobbled by injuries.

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