Cleveland Cavaliers Look Forward To Challenging Boston Celtics After Perfect Start

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are eagerly anticipating their upcoming match against the Boston Celtics. They recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming only the fourth team in NBA history to start a season with a 15-0 record, following their victory over the Charlotte Hornets with a score of 128-114. This achievement ties them for the second-best season start, just behind the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors, who began with a 24-0 run.

Jarrett Allen contributed significantly to the win against Charlotte, scoring 21 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. He was one of four Cleveland players to score over 20 points, alongside Darius Garland (25), Ty Jerome (24), and Evan Mobley (23). Reflecting on facing the Celtics, Allen noted it as a rematch since he missed last season's playoff series due to an injury.

The Cavaliers' impressive start is reminiscent of previous teams that reached championship series after going 15-0: the 2015-16 Warriors, the 1993-94 Houston Rockets, and the 1948-49 Washington Capitols. The Cavs' success this season is largely inspired by LeBron James, who led them to victory against the Warriors in that memorable NBA Finals.

Next on their schedule are the reigning NBA champions, Boston Celtics. First-year coach Kenny Atkinson expressed his enthusiasm about facing such formidable opponents. "Boston Garden," Atkinson remarked after achieving his milestone as the first coach to win his initial 15 games with a team. "What’s better than that?"

The Celtics have started their campaign strong with an 11-3 record, placing them second in the Eastern Conference behind Cleveland. They will soon visit the White House to celebrate last season's triumphs. Meanwhile, Atkinson is eager for his team to face Boston again after last year's Eastern Conference semifinals loss.

"It's great for our franchise," Atkinson added. "We’re excited. It’s going to be a great test for us." He acknowledged Boston's unique playing style with five shooters on court as a challenging aspect they need to prepare for.

Cleveland fans have shown immense support throughout this journey. Allen mentioned how incredible it feels to see the city rally behind them at every game. The Cavaliers are keen on testing themselves against top-tier teams like Boston to gauge where they stand and identify areas for improvement.