The Brooklyn Nets’ return to action on Thursday night was marked by a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the best team in the Eastern Conference.  Head coach Jord

The Nets lost to the Cavaliers 110-97 despite going into halftime with a 50-48 lead against one of the best teams in the league, let alone the Eastern Conference. Cam Johnson had 18 points and three rebounds while Keon Johnson had 16 points and four rebounds,

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away in the fourth quarter for a victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.

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The Cavaliers (45-10) enter Friday leading the Thunder by one half-game for the NBA ‘s best record on the back of perhaps the best big-man pairing in the league — Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.

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Much of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland's time together has been marred by constant trade rumors, especially last year before Mitchell signed an extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, the two are thriving together and make up arguably the best backcourt in the NBA,

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently the best team in the NBA. After beating the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday evening, they improved to 45-10 on the season. Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland provided an electrifying back-court night in and night out has been a big part of the Cavaliers' success.

Forward Javonte Green is expected to join the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers upon completing a buyout and clearing waivers from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to a report on Wednesday night.