LeBron, Cavs too much for Nets
The Brooklyn Nets were hoping to stop their two-game losing streak in Cleveland on Friday night, but the Cavaliers were able to pull away with a 95–91 victory.
Joe Johnson had 26 points and 5 assists while Mason Plumlee scored 14 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for Brooklyn. Brooklyn’s point guard Deron Williams limped off the court with a strained right calf injury and did not return
The Nets got off to a strong first quarter, but ended up giving up their early lead in the second quarter, where they were outscored 28-16.
For Cleveland, LeBron James recorded a near triple-double, scoring 22 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds. Mike Miller added 21 points, connecting on 7 of his 8 three point attempts.
The Nets had 12 free-throw attempts and the Cavs had 29 free-throw attempts, but that’s none of my business.
The Nets have now lost three straight and are five games below .500.