CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers showcased a dominant performance on Friday night as they defeated the Golden State Warriors with a score of 136-117. This victory marked a remarkable milestone for the Cavaliers, who improved their franchise-best record to 10-0 at the start of the season.
Notably, the Cavaliers achieved an NBA first by winning their first ten games while scoring at least 110 points in each contest. This accomplishment surpassed the previous record held by Wilt Chamberlain and the 1960-61 Philadelphia Warriors, who had achieved nine consecutive games with similar scoring.
Cleveland’s offense was explosive, setting a franchise record for a halftime lead with a staggering 41 points, leading 83-42 at the break. They also matched their all-time record for points scored in a half. Ty Jerome contributed significantly, scoring 13 of his 20 points before halftime.
For the Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga led with 21 points, while Stephen Curry managed 12 points alongside six turnovers. This loss was especially disappointing for Golden State as it ended their five-game winning streak and marked their first defeat on the road this season. Draymond Green had six points, six assists, and faced early foul trouble.
Key moments in the game included Garland sinking a pair of 3-pointers and Mobley contributing six points during a 20-2 run that set the tone for Cleveland’s commanding lead. The Warriors struggled, missing eight of their first nine field goal attempts, which led to a challenging start.
This match-up was notably the 21st instance in NBA history where an unbeaten home team faced an undefeated road team, with Cleveland now holding a perfect 5-0 record at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Looking ahead, the Warriors are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, while the Cavaliers will host the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.
This early success for the Cavaliers is inspiring, signaling their potential to be serious contenders this season. Their ability to maintain high scoring even in the absence of All-Star Donovan Mitchell, who had a quieter night with just 12 points, bodes well for their resilience and depth as a team.