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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Wrap - Brooklyn Wins 109-99

James Harden scored 27 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Brooklyn on Wednesday, leading the Nets to a 109-99 victory over Cleveland at Barclays Center.

The match was decisive in favor of Brooklyn, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 206.5.

LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points for Brooklyn and Kevin Durant chipped in with 23 points. James Harden had 7 assists for the Nets, while Bruce Brown was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Cleveland got 25 points from Ricky Rubio in a losing cause and another 24 points from Darius Garland. Darius Garland contributed 6 assists for the Cavaliers, while Ed Davis had 11 rebounds.

The Nets hit the break winning 62-41 before taking care of business in the second half.

Cleveland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 50-47.

Brooklyn heads into a battle against the Magic. Cleveland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Golden State.