Regardless of whether he’s draped in Cleveland’s wine-and-gold or Virginia’s blue-and-orange, the end result remains the same if De’Andre Hunter’s jersey has any attachment to a “cavalier”: buckets by the boatload, and victories closely to follow. Somewhat acclimated — and still undefeated — by his sixth game in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ rotation, Hunter introduces himself to last spring’s postseason rematch with urgency, putting a contested, opening-quarter 3-point dagger between Wendell Carter Jr.’s eyes. Finding the painted area to be somewhat unfriendly on both sides, Hunter again establishes camp beyond the arc just a minute later, turning Cleveland’s celebrated ball movement into a spot-on spot-up, extending the lead in the process. Pivotal in helping guide a 64-win juggernaut, Hunter needed only a 27-minute, eight-shot showcase on February 25, 2025, as the Cavs made quick work of the Orlando Magic during a 40-point road win. Efficient throughout, Hunter tallied 17 points, three rebounds, two assists, four 3-pointers, and a +19 plus-minus. · Feb 26, 2025