By Brian Dulik
All-Star Darius Garland scored 18 of his 30 factors within the fourth quarter and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 109-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday evening, matching the longest profitable streak in franchise historical past at 15 video games.
Jarrett Allen had 23 factors and 13 rebounds, and Evan Mobley had 21 factors, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for Cleveland, which additionally started this season with a 15-game win streak. The Cavaliers trailed by 18 factors within the third quarter.
Cleveland is 55-10 — tying the fifth-best begin in NBA historical past — and owns the very best dwelling document within the league at 30-4. All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell (left groin soreness), ahead De’Andre Hunter (sickness) and guard Ty Jerome (relaxation) didn’t gown for the sport.
Cam Thomas scored 27 factors, Cameron Johnson had 17 factors and Ziaire Williams added 14 earlier than fouling out for Brooklyn. The Nets dropped 5 video games behind Chicago for the ultimate play-in match spot within the East.
TakeawaysNets: Level guard D’Angelo Russell, who logged 29 minutes Monday in a 111-108 win over the Lakers, sat out the second half of the back-to-back set for proper ankle harm administration.
Cavaliers: Coach Kenny Atkinson’s membership hasn’t misplaced since Feb. 4, when it was overwhelmed by Boston 112-105 at Rocket Area. Its different dwelling losses have been to Atlanta, Houston and Indiana.
Key momentBrooklyn trailed 101-99 with 56 seconds remaining when Johnson missed a 3-pointer that wound up on prime of the backboard. Garland raced down for a layup and shortly afterward added two free throws to increase the Cavaliers’ result in six.
Key statCleveland clinched the Central Division title for the eighth time in its 55-year historical past. Six of the crowns have been received throughout LeBron James’ two tenures with the crew.
Up nextThe Nets go to Chicago on Thursday. The Cavaliers play at Memphis on Friday.
