Game 1: Oct. 23, 2024
Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors
Final Score: CLE 136 – TOR 106
A slow start was quickly negated by a seemingly new brand of Cleveland Cavaliers basketball. Cleveland had experimented with high-tempo and perimeter-heavy offenses in the past but fully unlocked the potential of its scoring and shooting core as it passed and weaved across the half-court. The Cavs ended the night with 14 made 3-pointers on 30 tries, earning its highest 3-point percentage since losing the Charlotte Hornets to cap off last year’s regular season.
Evan Mobley picking up where he left off:
25 points (9/14 FG)
8 rebounds
3 assists
3 blocks
2 stealsDominant effort by Mobley for the Cavaliers. Totally outplayed his 2021 draft class opponent Scottie Barnes. pic.twitter.com/qPzbYO59PY
— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) October 24, 2024
Forward Evan Mobley played with an incredible sense of confidence and composure, leading to 25 points, two steals, and three blocks on the night.
Game 2: Oct. 25, 2024
Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers
Final Score: CLE 113 – DET 101
Cleveland countered 33 points from Pistons guard Cade Cunningham to take a victory in their home opener. Cavs forward Dean Wade looked solid in his second start of the season, hitting five of his seven tries from the 3-point line while picking off two passes. Cleveland showcased its defensive prowess with 13 steals, using active play on the perimeter to scoop up turnovers with ease. Six Cavaliers, including Wade and Mitchell, finished the night with double-digit scoring. Center Jarrett Allen added a double-double with a solid scoring night.
Game 3: Oct. 26, 2024
Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards
Final Score: CLE 135 – WAS 116
(Reggie Hildred/Imagn Images)
The trio of Mitchell, Garland, and Allen combined for 76 points as they dominated the interior. Allen had a perfect night from the floor, using his interior presence to score off hook shots, dunks, and layups. Mobley earned his first double-double of the season while adding four assists. Cleveland’s bench guards played a key scoring and shooting role, including a near-perfect 3 for 4 from the field from guard Caris LeVert.
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