Cleveland Cavaliers Celebrate Historic 10-0 Start Under Kenny Atkinson's Leadership

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have made a remarkable start to the NBA season, achieving a perfect 10-0 record after defeating the Golden State Warriors 136-117. This victory marks the first time in NBA history that a team has won their opening 10 games while scoring at least 110 points in each. The Cavaliers' performance is their best start ever and matches the Warriors' 2015-16 record.

Darius Garland was instrumental in this success, scoring 27 points with six successful three-pointers out of eleven attempts. Evan Mobley contributed significantly with 23 points, while All-Star Donovan Mitchell had a quieter game, scoring only 12 points from 13 shots. The new coach has effectively utilised the team's depth during this winning streak, impressing since taking over from J.B. Bickerstaff.

Kenny Atkinson expressed his delight with the team's performance against such formidable opponents. "10-0 is something. It's kind of a magic number, right?" Atkinson said. "I was worried about tonight because the Warriors are champions. That surprised me, how ready we were, how hungry we were. 10-0 is really something for our team."

Atkinson's previous experience as an assistant coach under Steve Kerr at the Warriors has been invaluable in shaping his approach with the Cavaliers. The Cavs ended Golden State's five-game winning streak on Friday, showcasing their growth under Atkinson's leadership.

Steve Kerr praised Atkinson's impact on the Cavaliers, acknowledging his former colleague's success in transforming the team. "This was a great job to get, just like mine was 10 years ago," Kerr said. "Now you're just tweaking things and seeing where you can get better on the margins rather than trying to grow something organically. It's a perfect spot and Kenny has taken advantage."

The Cavaliers' impressive start positions them as one of the top teams in the league this season. Their ability to maintain this momentum will be crucial as they continue to face tough competition throughout the season.