Cavaliers Match a 39-Year-Old NBA Achievement 2025

 

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their dominance in the NBA, securing a hard-fought (112-110) victory over the Milwaukee Bucks early Monday. With this win, the Cavaliers extended their impressive streak to 14 consecutive victories, becoming only the second team in NBA history to achieve this while scoring at least 110 points in each game. The only other team to accomplish such a feat was the Boston Celtics during their 1986 championship-winning season.

A key contributor to Cleveland’s victory was Max Strus, who put up 17 points to help his team edge out the Bucks in a closely contested matchup. Despite Milwaukee's loss, Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered an outstanding performance, leading all scorers with 30 points. His efforts were not enough to secure a win for the Bucks, but the game marked a significant milestone in his career. With his total career points now at 20,077, Giannis moved up to 50th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, surpassing Tom Chambers, who had amassed 20,049 points between 1981 and 1998.

In another exciting encounter, the Philadelphia 76ers secured a crucial (126-122) win over the Utah Jazz. The victory was fueled by the outstanding performances of Lonnie Walker and Quentin Grimes, both of whom scored 25 points. This win was particularly significant for Philadelphia, as it ended their three-game losing streak and brought them back to winning ways. Their last victory before this came on February 4, when they narrowly defeated the Dallas Mavericks (118-116).

Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz continued to struggle, suffering their fifth consecutive loss. Despite showing resilience throughout the game, they were unable to overcome the strong offensive display by the 76ers.

In another high-scoring contest, the Minnesota Timberwolves delivered their biggest win of the season, defeating the San Antonio Spurs (141-124). The Timberwolves have been in excellent form recently, and this victory extended their winning streak to five games.

Elsewhere, the Memphis Grizzlies edged past the New Orleans Pelicans in a tightly contested matchup, winning (107-104). The Detroit Pistons also secured a road victory against the Portland Trail Blazers (119-112), continuing their push to improve their standing.

One of the most dramatic games of the night was between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Sacramento Kings. The game went into overtime before the Clippers managed to pull off a thrilling (111-110) victory. The narrow win demonstrated the Clippers' resilience and ability to perform under pressure, further solidifying their position as a strong contender this season.