nba Game Recap
Cleveland Defeats Brooklyn 118-95 - Recap
The Cavaliers blew out Brooklyn on Thursday, running up the score in a 118-95 win at Barclays Center.
Cleveland was a favorite by -7.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 224.0.
Cleveland got 27 points from Donovan Mitchell and another 14 points from Darius Garland. Darius Garland contributed 7 assists, while Evan Mobley cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Nets got a 26-point performance from Mikal Bridges, who was supported by 17 points from Cam Thomas. Dennis Smith Jr. had 7 assists in a losing cause for Brooklyn, while Nic Claxton grabbed 7 rebounds.
The Cavaliers hit the break winning 59-51 before taking care of business in the second half.
Cleveland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-34.
Cleveland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Raptors. The Nets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. San Antonio.