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Cleveland Falls 118-107 to Nets - Recap
Cleveland was victimized by Kevin Durant for 36 points as the Nets defeated the Cavaliers 118-107 in NBA action on Friday.
Brooklyn was the ATS victor, as they covered the -8.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 232.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Kyrie Irving had 18 points for Brooklyn and Bruce Brown chipped in with 18 points. Kyrie Irving had 8 assists for the Nets, while Andre Drummond was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
The Cavaliers got a 31-point performance from Darius Garland, who was supported by 17 points from Lauri Markkanen. Rajon Rondo had 5 assists in a losing cause for Cleveland, while Kevin Love grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Brooklyn were victorious, as the score was 62-54 at the break.
Brooklyn had a 45-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Brooklyn takes its act home to face Indiana looking for another win. For Cleveland, they head home to face Milwaukee.