The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 128-114 and move to 15-0 to start the season.

Cleveland Top Performers
Darius Garland – 25 points, 12 assists
Ty Jerome – 24 points, 8 assists
Ties career-highs
First start with Cleveland
Evan Mobley – 23 points, 11 rebounds (9-12 FG)
Jarrett Allen – 21 points, 15 rebounds

Charlotte Top Performers
LaMelo Ball – 31 points, 12 assists, 5 3PM
Miles Bridges – 19 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists

The Cavaliers move to 15-0, becoming just the fourth team to start the season with 15 consecutive wins, joining:

2015-16 Golden State Warriors (24-0)
1993-94 Houston Rockets (15-0)
1948-49 Washington Capitals (15-0)

All three previous teams made the Finals that season, while the 93-94 Rockets were the one team to win the championship.

The Grizzlies lead the Nuggets, 55-43, at half.

Memphis Top Performers
Luke Kennard – 8 points, 4 assists
Jaren Jackson Jr. – 7 points, 4 rebounds
The Grizzlies bench has 31 points, compared to just 13 for Denver

Denver Top Performers
Jamal Murray – 8 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists
Peyton Watson – 7 points, 3 rebounds

Nikola Jokić is out tonight.