For only the second time in franchise history, the Cleveland Cavaliers have punctuated a 7-0 start to the season. The catalyst for Cleveland’s hot start isn’t a flashy offseason acquisition or an exceptional rookie. In fact, it’s just the opposite. It’s roster continuity, an often overlooked element of team success.

Only 74 more to go. The Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 8-0 on Monday night, matching the best start in club history with a 116-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

DG easily put together the best performance of any member of the Cavaliers on Monday night. He finished with 39 points, eight assists, and two rebounds while shooting 68 percent (15-for-22) from the floor and 63 percent (7-for-11) from behind the arc.

Without their best player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, in their most recent matchup, the Bucks came up just short in a hard-fought 116-114 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Here’s a closer look at the three key takeaways from Monday’s game.