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Cavaliers become second NBA team to start 10-0 in 20 years with dominant 136–117 win over Warriors

The Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 10-0 with an exclamation point, demolishing the Golden State Warriors 136-117 at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Friday.

Golden State came into Friday's matchup with a 7-1 record, yet this was a mismatch from the start. The Cavs opened the game on a 20-2 run, putting the Warriors in a deep hole from the start and finishing the first quarter ahead 39-22.

At halftime, Cleveland held a 83-42 lead, setting a franchise record for first-half points. The Cavs shot 65% from the floor and 64% (14-for-22) on 3-pointers for the half.