The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder 129-122 on Wednesday evening, profitable their eleventh straight sport.
The Cavs are actually 32-4 on the season.
“It simply speaks to our progress. I advised all people after the sport, as a unit, we do not win this sport final 12 months … all people that got here in did one thing constructive to have an effect on the sport, whether or not it was scoring, rebounding, defending, no matter it could be. That is a workforce win, and that is what it may take for us to be the workforce we wish to be,” stated Donovan Mitchell after the sport.
Mitchell shot simply 3-of-16 from the sphere. Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen mixed for 46 factors and 22 rebounds, with Darius Garland ending with 18 factors and 7 assists.
“It is so superior. It is such as you’re within the NCAA match. It is like, ‘Man, we acquired right here.’ There’s that sort of buzz,” stated Kenny Atkinson earlier than the sport.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 factors on 27 photographs, whereas Jalen Williams completed with 25 factors and 9 assists for the Thunder.
Mitchell saved the sport in perspective.
“I feel we’re all enthusiastic about it and clearly that is one sport and no championships are received tonight, nevertheless it’s one thing to be pleased with,” added Mitchell.