Despite being recognized for having the league's best defense in recent games, the Brooklyn Nets' offensive struggles were evident in their 110-97 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. With Cam Thomas sidelined, the Nets encountered difficulties in shot creation, impacting their overall performance. Both teams had a slow start, but Brooklyn's defense managed to keep them in the game until the third quarter when they faltered. While individual players showed promise, their inability to maintain momentum reflected the ongoing offensive issues faced by the team post-All-Star break.
Both teams shot under 35% in the first quarter, but the Cavaliers made two more 3-pointers than Brooklyn and had a five-point edge at the free throw line.
Having the best defense in the league and then having one of the worst offenses in the league, I guess it's a give and take.
Brooklyn struggled on defense in the third quarter, allowing 14 points from Donovan Mitchell in a 56% shooting effort.
The Nets, who trailed by as many as eight points in the second quarter, shot 11-for-22 in the period (50%) while limiting Cleveland to 33.3% shooting.
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