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Cavaliers Bench Aims to Build on Strong Season Opening Performance
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Cavaliers Bench Aims to Build on Strong Season Opening Performance

Cleveland Cavaliers We had as strong a season opener as fans could have asked for last Wednesday night and Toronto Raptors We are away with the final score of 136-106.

Cleveland’s offense had a dominant performance. A strong performance by Evan Mobley. Wine and Gold’s offense as a team even made franchise history at Head Coach Kenny Atkinson First regular season game at the helm.

Another notable part of the Cavaliers’ offensive explosion was the bench, which put together a game unlike any other in team history.

Cleveland’s reserves scored a total of 64 points on an impressive 25-for-35 shooting (71.4%). This marked the first time in franchise history that the Wine and Gold scored at least 60 points on 70% shooting or better in a game, according to Cavs Notes on

Caris LeVert He led the way with 19 points, shooting an efficient 9-of-8 (88.9%) from the field and a perfect 2-of-3 from three-point range. The Cleveland player also had four assists in 20 minutes of play.

A basketball player wearing a white jersey throws a layup to a basketball player wearing a purple jersey.

23 October 2024; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (3) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) tries to defend in the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images / Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Ty JeromeHe was another spark on the Cavaliers bench, playing in just two games last season due to injury. The 27-year-old scored 14 points and tied a game-high with six assists, shooting 6-for-7 (85.7%) from the field and 2-for-2 from distance in just 18 minutes.

Georges Niang He rounded out the Wine and Gold’s double-digit scorers off the bench with 11 points; He shot 4-for-5 (80%) from the field and 3-for-4 (75%) from beyond the arc. His three three-pointers broke the team record.

Even though this was the Cavaliers’ first game of the season, more performances like this from the reserves would likely go a long way for the team this year.