Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland.
Cleveland Cavaliers Beat Brooklyn Nets To Seal NBA Central Division Crown
The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame an 18-point deficit to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 109-104 in their NBA game on Tuesday night. With this, they extended their winning streak to 15 games--the longest in franchise history. Darius Garland led the charge with 30 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter, while Jarrett Allen contributed 23 points and 13 rebounds. The victory secured Cleveland's Central Division title and improved their league-best record to 55-10.
NBA 2024-25, Nets vs Cavaliers: Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers guard
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Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland.
NBA 2024-25, Nets vs Cavaliers: Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez
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Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez shouts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland.
NBA 2024-25, Nets vs Cavaliers: Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, center, passes the ball
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, center, passes between Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson, left, Nic Claxton, second from left, and Cam Thomas (24) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland.
NBA 2024-25, Nets vs Cavaliers: Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland shoots
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10), left, shoots in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in Cleveland.
NBA 2024-25, Nets vs Cavaliers: Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) shoots
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Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) shoots as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland.
NBA 2024-25, Nets vs Cavaliers: Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson
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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson shouts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in Cleveland.
NBA 2024-25, Nets vs Cavaliers: Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) shoots
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) shoots as Brooklyn Nets forward Trendon Watford defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland.
NBA 2024-25, Nets vs Cavaliers: Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) goes to the basket
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Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) goes to the basket in front of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland.
NBA 2024-25, Nets vs Cavaliers: Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) is fouled by Nets forward Ziaire Williams
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Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) is fouled by Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland.
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