nba Game Recap
Cleveland Falls 117-112 to Nets - Recap
Brooklyn got 27 points from Kevin Durant en route to a 117-112 victory over Cleveland on Monday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Brooklyn won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -5.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 207.5.
Brooklyn got 21 points from LaMarcus Aldridge and another 17 points from Patty Mills. James Harden contributed 14 assists, while LaMarcus Aldridge cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Cavaliers got a 24-point performance from Darius Garland, who was supported by 22 points from Lauri Markkanen. Darius Garland had 11 assists in a losing cause for Cleveland, while Jarrett Allen grabbed 15 rebounds.
Brooklyn trailed at halftime, 63-52.
Cleveland had a 53-42 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Brooklyn heads into a battle against the Celtics. Cleveland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Phoenix.