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‘What’s better than that?’: Cavs to put perfect record on the line against defending champion Celtics

November 18, 2024

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‘What’s better than that?’: Cavs to put perfect record on the line against defending champion Celtics

Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) blocks a shot by Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during second half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024. The Cavs went to 15-0 after winning 128-114.

Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson yells out from the bench during second half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024. The Cavs went to 15-0 after winning 128-114.

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) hits a three-point shot over Hornets guard Josh Green (10) late in the fourth quarter in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024. The Cavs went to 15-0 after winning 128-114.

Hornets guard Josh Green (10) loses control of the ball as he is pressured by Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during second half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024. The Cavs went to 15-0 after winning 128-114.

Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) argues a call by referee Natalie Sago during second half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024. The Cavs went to 15-0 after winning 128-114.

Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) hits a three-point shot over Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) late in the fourth quarter in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024. The Cavs went to 15-0 after winning 128-114.

Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, in street clothes, and Tristan Thompson celebrate as the Cavs clinch the win during second half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024. The Cavs went to 15-0 after winning 128-114.

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) puts up a shot over Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during second half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024. The Cavs went to 15-0 after winning 128-114.

Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) nails a three-point shot over Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) late in the fourth quarter in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024. The Cavs went to 15-0 after winning 128-114.

Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (3) is fouled by Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) drives to the hoop against Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) has some NSFW words for Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) puts up a shot over Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) puts up a shot over Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) drives to the hoop as he is pressured by Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) and Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) puts up a shot over Hornets guard Josh Green (10) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) puts in a layup after a steal during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) puts up a shot during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) puts up a shot during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) puts up a shot as he is pressured by Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) is fouled as he drives to the hoop during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) passes the ball as he is pressured by Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (3) is fouled by Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) almost loses the ball as he is pressured by Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) puts up a shot over Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (3) drives around Hornets forward Cody Martin (11) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) makes a three-point shot as Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) applies pressure during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) passes the ball during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) puts up a shot over Hornets guard Josh Green (10) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) drives to the hoop around Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) puts up a three pointer over Hornets forward Cody Martin (11) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) puts up a shot over Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) puts up a shot as he is pressured by Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) puts up a shot over Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) steals the ball from Hornets guard Vasilije Micic (22) during first half action in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

The scoreboard shows the final score in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024. The Cavs went to 15-0 after winning 128-114.

Cavaliers forward JT Thor (15) runs up the court after putting in a layup late in the fourth quarter in the NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, November 17, 2024. The Cavs went to 15-0 after winning 128-114.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Bring on Boston.

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