Cavaliers' Historic Start; Bulls Face Strategic Dilemma

The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to a historic start in the NBA season, boasting a 13-0 record as they prepare to face the Chicago Bulls, despite missing key player Evan Mobley due to illness. The Cavaliers aim to match the Golden State Warriors' 24-0 record from the 2015-16 season, with Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell leading the charge in their latest win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls, with a 5-7 record, face a strategic dilemma, as winning games could jeopardize their chances of retaining a valuable draft pick due to a protection clause tied to their 2025 first-round pick. Bulls' coach Billy Donovan expressed that turnovers and decision-making were detrimental in their recent loss, though he praised Zach LaVine's leadership amid challenging circumstances. Lonzo Ball remains out for the Bulls with a wrist injury, adding to their roster challenges as they try to maintain competitiveness in the Eastern Conference.