Brooklyn, NY — The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Brooklyn Nets with a 130-101 victory on Monday night, propelled by standout performances from Evan Mobley, who scored 21 points, and Caris LeVert, who contributed 19.
Donovan Mitchell added 18 points and five assists, while Georges Niang finished with 17 points and nine rebounds. The win marked the Cavaliers’ second consecutive victory and their sixth in the past seven games, improving their record to 23-4.
For Brooklyn (10-16), Cameron Johnson led the way with 22 points and five assists, while Day’Ron Sharpe tallied 15 points and seven rebounds. The Nets dropped their third straight game and have now lost six of their last seven.
The game also marked the return of Kenny Atkinson to Brooklyn, as he served as head coach of the Cavaliers. Atkinson, who coached the Nets for four years, faced his former team for the first time.
Key Takeaways:
- Cavaliers: Cleveland, already leading the NBA in field-goal percentage (50.3%) and 3-point shooting (39.9%), shot a remarkable 53.1% from the field. The team displayed exceptional ball movement, registering 33 assists on 43 made baskets.
- Nets: In their first game since trading point guard Dennis Schröder to Golden State, Brooklyn struggled offensively. The Nets shot just 42% from the field and posted a season-low 40 points in the first half. They came alive in the third quarter, scoring 37 points, nearly matching their first-half total.
Turning Point:
After Brooklyn jumped out to an early 7-0 lead, Cleveland responded with a blistering 32-5 run to end the first quarter, seizing control of the game and taking a commanding 20-point lead.
Notable Stat:
The Cavaliers set a franchise record, having now scored 130 or more points in seven games this season.
Looking Ahead:
Cleveland will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, while Brooklyn will travel to Toronto for a game on Thursday.
