The Cleveland Cavaliers triumphed over the Charlotte Hornets with a score of 115 to 105 in the match that took place between Sunday night and Monday morning, marking their 10th consecutive win in the NBA.

Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 25 points, followed closely by Jarrett Allen, who contributed 19 points along with 11 rebounds, and Donovan Mitchell, who also scored 19 points, with 17 of those coming in the second half. Evan Mobley added another 17 points, helping Cleveland secure their 18th victory in the last 19 games.

Currently, Cleveland stands at the top of the league with an impressive record of 31 wins and just four losses. Remarkably, all 10 of their consecutive victories have come by double-digit margins, setting a franchise record.

On the Charlotte side, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller were the standout performers, each scoring 24 points, while Nick Smith added 18. Mark Williams also made significant contributions with 11 points and nine rebounds, and Miles Bridges chipped in with 11 points and eight rebounds.

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Charlotte now faces its 10th consecutive loss and has a record of 23-1 since November 18. In contrast, the Cavaliers have not suffered a defeat since December 8 in Miami, with their only home loss occurring on November 27 against Atlanta.

Only four teams in NBA history have achieved a better record than Cleveland’s in their first 35 games: Golden State (33-2) in the 2015-2016 season, Philadelphia (32-3) in the 1966-1967 season, Los Angeles Lakers (32-3) in 1971-1972, and Chicago (32-3) in the 1995-1996 season.

Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors 129 to 99, marking their fourth straight victory. Malik Monk led the Kings with 26 points and 12 assists, while Domantas Sabonis contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists. Devin Carter and DeMar DeRozan added 13 and 12 points, respectively.

For Golden State, Steph Curry was the standout with 26 points and seven rebounds, while Andrew Wiggins and Moses Moody contributed 18 and 13 points, respectively.

In another matchup, the Houston Rockets edged the Los Angeles Lakers 119 to 115. Jalen Green was the top scorer for Houston with 33 points, along with six rebounds and four assists, while Amen Thompson added 23 points and 16 rebounds. Fred VanVleet also played a crucial role, scoring 15 points and making a decisive steal against LeBron James late in the game, ultimately sealing the victory with a free throw.

On the Los Angeles side, Anthony Davis scored 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, while LeBron James contributed 21 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists. Austin Reeves finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds.

In other matchups, Utah secured a 105 to 92 win against Orlando, marking their second victory, and New Orleans defeated Washington 110 to 98. Oklahoma City was propelled by Shea Gilgeous-Alexander’s 33 points as they beat Boston 105 to 92, achieving their fifth consecutive victory.

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