After the announcement of Kenny Atkinson as coach and seeing the apparent lack of fit between the pieces of the roster, it seemed that the Cleveland Cavaliers’ destiny this season was not to be on top. But nothing could be further from the truth. Those from Ohio have started like a shot, and added their eighth victory in eight games against the Milwaukee Bucks (without Giannis Antetokounmpo) by 116-114, equaling the franchise’s best start in the 1976/77 season.
On the other side of the coin, those from Wisconsin beat the Sixers on the first day and since then they have had an alarming streak of 6 consecutive losses, dying on the shore in the last two games, both against the Cavs.
Cleveland’s main figure was Darius Garland, with a spectacular score of 39 points and eight assists. Evan Mobley (17 points and five rebounds) and Jarrett Allen (14 points, 15 rebounds and six assists) were also key. On the part of the Bucks, the contributions of Damien Lillard (36 points and seven assists), AJ Green (21 points and six rebounds) and Bobby Portis (21 points and 18 rebounds) stood out above the rest.
Oklahoma City Thunder continues to do its thing and maintains its winning streak: 7-0 this season after its 102-86 victory against the Orlando Magic, with a superb Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as leader, with a balance of 21 points, six rebounds and nine assists. The match was controlled at all times by the current Western Conference champions.
The Thunder also had the contributions of Jalen Williams (23 points) and Chet Holmgren (14 points and nine rebounds). In the case of the Magic, who still cannot count on Paolo Banchero, the best were Franz Wagner (22 points) and Jalen Suggs (19 points, six rebounds and six assists).
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