Cavaliers set franchise record with 9-0 start following win over Pelicans

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have jumped out to a historic start to the 2024-25 NBA season.

Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, while Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen each scored 16 points to help Cleveland defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 131-122 on Wednesday night. The Cavaliers moved to 9-0 to start the season; it is their first 9-0 start in franchise history.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, #45, reacts after making a 3-point basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

"As much as a tell you guys we don’t want to think about it, it’s a thing," Mitchell said, via the Cleveland Plain-Dealer. "We’re playing good basketball. We’ve done it in a lot of different ways. Blowouts. Close games. Come-from-behind wins.

"Nights like tonight where it’s different guys and different scenarios. It’s the habits that get me really excited about what we’re doing. Let’s be consistent. Let’s continually be this team. Gotta keep going. Best start in franchise history. Gotta give Kenny credit. Went from 0-4 in the preseason to 9-0. What a turnaround. The vibes are great and the energy is great."

The nine consecutive wins to start the year came as the Cavaliers hired Kenny Atkinson to be their head coach in the offseason.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, #10, drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, #50, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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