nba Game Recap
Recap - Cavaliers Defeat Brooklyn 111-102
Brooklyn was victimized for 45 points and 12 rebounds by Donovan Mitchell as the Cavaliers defeated the Nets 111-102 in NBA action on Thursday.
The Cavaliers were a -3.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 222.0.
Cleveland got 21 points from Caris LeVert and another 12 points from Isaac Okoro. Donovan Mitchell contributed 6 assists, while Donovan Mitchell cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Nets got a 26-point performance from Mikal Bridges, who was supported by 26 points from Cam Thomas. Dennis Smith Jr. had 5 assists in a losing cause for Brooklyn, while Nic Claxton grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Cleveland were victorious, as the score was 54-34 at the break.
Cleveland had a 47-41 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Cleveland heads into a battle against the Bulls. Brooklyn, meanwhile, will have their next action against Miami.