Mitchell-less Cavs rip Hornets as perfect NBA start hits 15-0

Mitchell took the night off to rest after averaging 24.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Cavs during their perfect run. The host Cavaliers, however, made up for his absence with a balanced attack as Darius Garland had 25 points and 12 assists, Ty Jerome added 24 points, Evan Mobley scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Jarrett Allen contributed 21 points and 15 rebounds. "We've always got some fight in us no matter what," Garland said. "Everybody is ready to play. It doesn't matter, one through 15.