By: BHS Sports Staff
January 9, 2025
Many people did not think that this revamped Cleveland Cavaliers squad would have just four losses coming into the new year, but this team has defied the odds all season long as they currently hold the best record in the NBA at 32-4.
Last night, the Cavs earned a big victory against the #1 team in the Western Conference and #2 overall team in the NBA, the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Cavs 129-122 victory over the visiting Thunder broke their 15-game winning streak and extended their own winning streak to 11 games. Ten of those games were won by a margin of ten or more points.
First-year head coach Kenny Atkinson has given this team a new identity with the ability to pass more and create more efficient, open shots. There has been no true leader, but the core four of Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen have been the big contributors, along with Caris LeVert, Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill, and Isaac Okoro.
A few weeks ago, the Cavaliers had a key piece return to the lineup in Max Strus, as he missed the first 27 games due to an ankle injury that he suffered in the preseason.
Currently, Cleveland has the third best odds to win the NBA championship, despite being the #1 overall team. They are also on pace for 73 wins, matching the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors record of 73 victories.
Can these Cavs keep up this pace? Here is the Cavaliers’ upcoming schedule.
With the core four and stellar bench play, this team is finally receiving the national recognition that it deserves. This team is deep, explosive, and fun to watch. There are no egos, just a group who loves playing basketball together.
We are excited to see if this team can continue their success and hopefully bring another championship back to the great city of Cleveland.
Go Cavs!
In Brooklyn sports, the hockey team (1-9-3) is home tonight to take on the North Olmsted Eagles. Puck drop is at 7:30. On Saturday, they will travel to Garfield to face the Twinsburg Tigers for a 7:00 start time.
The boys basketball team (1-9) is back in action tomorrow night on the road, taking on the Cuyahoga Heights Redwolves. Tipoff is at 6:45.
The bowling team (3-4) rolls it back this Saturday at 8:00 in the morning against Elyria Catholic at the RollHouse in Parma.
Finally, the wrestling team travels to the Wylie Athletic Center (Maple Heights) this Saturday for their fifth meet of the season, which starts at 9:00 in the morning.
Best of luck to all Hurricanes teams. Go Canes!
{For up-to-date events and schedules, visit Brooklyn Hurricanes Athletics.}
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