The NBA season is off to a thrilling start, with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder emerging as the league's last two undefeated teams. In a clash of Eastern Conference heavyweights, the Cavs rallied from a double-digit deficit to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks in a nail-biting finish, while the Thunder continued their perfect run by holding off the Los Angeles Clippers. Elsewhere, the Toronto Raptors celebrated a franchise legend, the Golden State Warriors survived an epic comeback, and several young stars shone brightly. As the schedule heats up, the NBA is delivering must-see action on a nightly basis.
Clutch Plays and Historic Starts Highlight the Weekend's Thrilling Action
Cavs Claw Back, Thunder Remain Perfect
The Cavaliers and Thunder have been the talk of the early NBA season, and for good reason. Cleveland entered Saturday's showdown with the Bucks looking to improve to 7-0 for the first time since the 1976-77 season, while Milwaukee hoped to avoid a disastrous 1-5 start. In a back-and-forth affair that featured 19 lead changes and eight ties, the two teams traded blows for 48 minutes, with Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo combining for 75 points. Just when it seemed the Bucks had the upper hand, Donovan Mitchell stepped up and delivered the decisive blow, splashing a go-ahead jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining to give the Cavs a thrilling 114-113 victory. Mitchell's heroics capped a well-rounded effort from Cleveland, as six players scored in double figures, including Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland, who each recorded a double-double.Meanwhile, the Thunder continued their own historic start, improving to 6-0 for the first time since the franchise moved to Oklahoma City in 2008. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and a balanced scoring attack led the way as OKC rallied from an early deficit to pull away from the Clippers in the second half, holding them to just 14 points in the fourth quarter.Milestones and Memorable Moments
The weekend was filled with individual accomplishments and historic moments. In Toronto, the Raptors celebrated the retirement of Vince Carter's jersey, and the festivities were capped by an overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings. Domantas Sabonis recorded his 60th career triple-double, passing Larry Bird for 10th on the all-time list, while DeMar DeRozan, the Raptors' all-time leading scorer, led the Kings with 33 points.Elsewhere, Buddy Hield made his mark in the record books, passing JJ Redick for 20th on the NBA's all-time three-point list. Hield joined Stephen Curry as the only players to make 30 or more three-pointers in the first six games of a season. Anthony Edwards also joined that exclusive club, while Payton Pritchard continued his hot shooting off the bench for the Boston Celtics.Standout Performances and Emerging Storylines
The weekend's action was not limited to the unbeaten teams and record-breaking performances. Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies continued their strong start, with Morant recording another impressive double-double. The Suns extended their winning streak to four games, with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant leading the charge against the Portland Trail Blazers.In San Antonio, the highly anticipated matchup between young superstars Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama lived up to the hype, as the Spurs emerged victorious behind Keldon Johnson and Chris Paul. The Celtics also continued their strong start, with Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard leading the way against the Charlotte Hornets.As the NBA season progresses, these storylines and emerging stars will undoubtedly continue to captivate fans. With the league's only two remaining unbeaten teams set to clash on Monday, the excitement shows no signs of slowing down.A Night of Nonstop Action Ahead
The NBA's schedule-makers have saved the best for last, as Monday night will feature a full slate of 15 games, with all 30 teams in action. The action will tip off at 7 PM ET, with a marquee matchup between the Bucks and Cavaliers on NBA TV, followed by a flurry of games every 15 minutes on League Pass.Fans will have the opportunity to bounce between games, catching the top moments and highlights on CrunchTime, which will provide whiparound coverage throughout the night. With the league taking a break on Election Day, Monday's slate promises to be a true basketball extravaganza, with nonstop action from start to finish.