nba Game Recap
Nets Down Cleveland 125-117 - Match Report
The Nets got a 32-point performance from Kevin Durant as Brooklyn handed Cleveland a 125-117 defeat on Monday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Bettors who backed the Nets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 220.5.
Brooklyn got 32 points from Kyrie Irving and another 23 points from T.J. Warren. Ben Simmons contributed 8 assists, while Kevin Durant cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Cleveland got 46 points from Darius Garland in a losing cause and another 15 points from Donovan Mitchell. Darius Garland contributed 8 assists for the Cavaliers, while Jarrett Allen had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Brooklyn were victorious, as the score was 65-49 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Brooklyn as they grabbed 38 boards, while Cleveland only had 33
Next game, Brooklyn takes its act on the road to face Atlanta looking for another win. For Cleveland, they head on the road to face Indiana.