March 24, (THEWILL) – The Cleveland Cavaliers came from behind to score an impressive 116-114 win against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
Isaac Okoro hit the game-winning three-pointer with less than a second remaining, securing the victory for the visitors after a wild sequence in the final two minutes. The Cavaliers outscored the Nets 12-2 during this period, and the win was their ninth in the last 12 games.
Donovan Mitchell was the top scorer for the Cavaliers, recording 31 points during the game. Evan Mobley also had an excellent performance, with 26 points and 16 rebounds. The Nets lost their fifth straight game, with Mikal Bridges being their top scorer with 32 points. The team shot 48.8% but committed three turnovers in the final two minutes, ultimately costing them the game.
The Cavaliers’ win puts them five games ahead of the fifth-place New York Knicks, while the Nets have fallen a half-game behind the Miami Heat. The teams will face off again on Saturday, giving the Nets a chance to redeem themselves.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
