MILWAUKEE – Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, including a game-winning shot with three-tenths left, and the Cleveland Cavaliers remained undefeated by beating the Milwaukee Bucks to the wire, 114-113, on Saturday.
With their 7-0 record, the Cavs are one win away from matching the best start to the season in their history. In 1976-77, they won their first eight games.
Conversely, Milwaukee (1-5) has lost five consecutive games since signing an opening success, despite a sparkling performance from Damian Lillard, who totaled 41 points, including ten successful three-point shots in 15 attempts.
His ten long-distance throws were his highest total since joining Milwaukee last season. His best points tally was 42.
Lillard put the Bucks in front with 9.8 seconds left, before Mitchell’s heroic move.
As for Giannis Antetokounmpo, he had 34 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists, approaching the hat-trick in the losing cause.
The Bucks were playing without Khris Middleton, who has yet to play this season, recovering from ankle surgeries.
The Wisconsin team will have the opportunity to recover on Monday, when the Bucks and the Cavs cross swords again, this time in Cleveland.
Elsewhere in the NBA:
Boston 113 – Charlotte 103
BOS : Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points
CHA : LaMelo Ball was the most productive player of the game with 36 points
Memphis 124 – Philadelphie 107
MEM : Jaren Jackson Jr. had 27 points. Several doubles: Santi Aldama (10 pts, 13 rbs), Zach Edey (10 pts, 10 rbs), Scotty Pippen Jr. (12 pts, 13 assists) and Ja Morant (18 pts, 12 assists).
PHI : Tyrese Maxey was the most productive with 23 points
Minnesota 113 – San Antonio 103
MIN : Anthony Edwards had 21 points, 5 assists and 2 steals
AT : Victor Wembanyama was limited to 17 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists
Golden State 127 – Houston 121 (prol.)
GS : Buddy Hield led the charge with 27 points and 7 rebounds
NEW: In the loss, Tari Eason provided 27 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 blocks
Miami 118 – Washington 98
MIA : Bam Adebayo scored 32 points and 14 rebounds
WAS : Alex Sarr had 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks
Utah 103 – Denver 129
UTA : Walker Kessler totaled 18 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks
THE : Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 16 rebounds and 9 assists
Portland 97 – Phoenix 103
BY : Anfernee Simons led the Blazers with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists
PHO : Devin Booker came close to the hat trick with 28 points, 9 assists and 9 rebounds
Oklahoma City 105 – Clippers de LA 92
OKC : Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team to victory with 25 points and 9 assists
LAC : James Harden responded with 12 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks
