"Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers never trailed and fended off a late comeback try in a 131-124 victory over the Brooklyn Nets Friday night in New York. Mitchell shot 10-of-15 and sank six treys after misfiring on seven of nine 3-point tries Wednesday against the New York Knicks. The Cavaliers led by as many as 25 and held a double-digit lead until midway through the fourth."
"Cleveland took a 108-86 lead into the fourth and struggled when Mitchell sat. Mitchell went to the bench with 9:01 remaining and the Cavs holding a 114-98 lead. When he returned with 6:06 left, the Nets were within 118-112 after Thomas converted a 3-point play. Williams countered Mitchell's 3-ball to get the Nets within 121-115 with 5:18 left and rookie Egor Demin's 3 cut the deficit to 121-120 with 3:48 remaining."
"Jarrett Allen added 22 against his former team and Sam Merrill also contributed 22 as the Cavaliers shot 53.7% from the floor and converted 18 from outside the arc. Reserve Craig Porter Jr. chipped in 14 and Evan Mobley finished with 13. Cam Thomas scored 33 points on 12-of-23 shooting for the Nets, who shot 51.6%. Michael Porter Jr. added 31 and Ziaire Williams contributed 25 off the bench as the duo combined to net 11 of Brooklyn's 19 treys."
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points on 10-of-15 shooting and made six 3-pointers to lead Cleveland to a 131-124 victory over Brooklyn. The Cavaliers never trailed, built a lead as large as 25 points, and maintained a double-digit advantage until midway through the fourth quarter. Jarrett Allen scored 22, Sam Merrill added 22, Craig Porter Jr. contributed 14, and Evan Mobley finished with 13. Cam Thomas led Brooklyn with 33 points, Michael Porter Jr. had 31, and Ziaire Williams added 25. Cleveland capitalized on nine turnovers and converted late free throws to seal the win.
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