The Cleveland Cavaliers etched their name into NBA history Wednesday night, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106 to become just the sixth team ever to start a season 13-0.
Donovan Mitchell proved clutch once again, delivering 11 of his 23 points in the final three minutes to seal the victory.
The historic win sparked jubilation among Cavaliers fans, who flooded social media with celebrations.
“Beautiful to watch,” one supporter exclaimed, capturing the sentiment of many.
Beautiful to watch
— Inspirational View (@vibrator143) November 14, 2024
Even as 76ers fans pointed to Jared McCain’s impressive 34-point, 10-assist performance, Cavs supporters remained focused on their team’s remarkable achievement.
McCain COOKED them
— Aidan LaPorta (@AidanLaPorta69) November 14, 2024
The excitement bred bold predictions, with fans already envisioning an Eastern Conference Finals appearance and declaring their team unstoppable.
See y’all in the ecf @cavs
— ɪᴍ.ʀɪʟᴇʏ シ ✞ ☘️ (@CookedByRiley0) November 14, 2024
hot streak continues
— oscar (@oscvr_oh) November 14, 2024
Cleveland’s path to victory wasn’t straightforward, even against a 76ers squad missing key stars Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey.
Philadelphia’s role players stepped up, making the Cavaliers work for every point throughout the contest.
“I thought the Cavs were going to be good this year, but I’m not sure who could’ve imagined this start,” one fan reflected, encapsulating the surprising nature of Cleveland’s run.
The sentiment echoed across social media: “The Cavaliers are on fire! 13-0 is an impressive start to the season. They’re making a statement!”
I thought the Cavs were going to be good this year, but I’m not sure who could’ve imagined this start
— Zach “🅂🄲🄷🅄🅉” Schumaker (@_SchuZ_) November 14, 2024
The Cavaliers are on fire! 13-0 is an impressive start to the season. They’re making a statement!
— Mσɳα (@mona_niyati) November 14, 2024
The first half saw Cleveland struggling to find their usual rhythm, heading into the break down 54-48 after committing eight turnovers that led to 10 Philadelphia points—an unusual lapse for a team that’s shown better ball control this season.
As the winning streak extends, Cleveland continues to prove they’re not just winning games—they’re making history in the process, leaving fans and analysts alike wondering just how far this remarkable run might go.
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