The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-106. WHAT A GAME!! Wow, the Nets pulled out their most exciting victory of the season thus far, as spencer Dinwiddie hit a game winning mid ranger with 2 seconds to go. Jarrett Allen was simply unstoppable tonight and recorded his second 20-20 game of his career. The duo of Dinwiddie and Jarrett have really come alive since Kyrie and Caris went down, and they have been carrying the Nets. This team is going to be scary when everyone gets healthy. The game started out pretty evenly, as the Nets were outscored 26-25 in the first quarter. The Nets bench let up at the end of the quarter, and the Cavs took advantage to take a 1 point lead heading into the second quarter. Things were more of the same in the second quarter, and a Dzanan Musa last second layup allowed the Nets to take a 1 point lead into halftime. The Nets starters were carrying the load in the first half, and their bench was slacking a bit. The bench made positive contributions in the third quarter, which allowed the Nets to outscore the Cavs 29-24 in the 3rd. The Nets started to establish their dominance, and looked as though they were going to cruise to a victory. However, the Cavs started out the 4th quarter on an 8-0 run to tie the game up and set the stage for a back and forth battle that was to come. The Nets and Cavs traded runs in the 4th, and the Cavs found themselves up with 25 seconds to go. A Spencer Dinwiddie foul allowed Colin Sexton to go to the line, but he went 1/2 to keep the game tied with 20 seconds to go. The Cavs got the offense rebound, but the Nets defense stood strong and forced the Cavs into a shot clock violation. Kenny Atkinson drew up a play with 6.8 seconds to go, and Dinwiddie put the team on his back and hit a game winner. The Nets now find themselves above .500 for the first time this season, and now have won 4 games in a row and 5 out of their last 6. Brooklyn will be challenged with a home and home against the Celtics on Wednesday and Friday, but this Nets team looks like their up for the challenge.

Jarrett Allen led the way for the Nets tonight, finishing with a dominant 22 points and 21 rebounds. JA was simply unstoppable, and recorded his second career 20-20 game. Jarrett has been on fire over the last couple of games, and has asserted himself into the Most Improved Player discussion. Spencer Dinwiddie had another very good game, finishing with 23 points and 9 assists. Dinwiddie now has scored 20+ points in a career high 6 straight games, and has firmly started his all star campaign. Dinwiddie has been extremely clutch ever since he came over to Brooklyn, and added another game winner to his resume. Lastly, Joe Harris had another stellar game finishing with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Joey Buckets has stepped up big in Kyrie/LeVert’s absence, and really put his ability to drive to the basket on display tonight.

Jordan Clarkson led the way for the Cavs tonight, finishing with 23 points on 8-17 shooting off the bench. Clarkson hit 2 clutch threes down the stretch for the Cavs, but they were unable to pull out the victory. Clarkson has been the Cavs best player thus far, and has been one of the best bench players in the NBA. Colin Sexton had a good game, finishing with 18 points on 7-22 shooting. Sexton will ultimately be mad at himself for missing a clutch late free throw, but the second year pro put together a solid game. Lastly, Larry Nance Jr (20 points 13 rebounds) and Cedi Osman (15 points on 6-8 shooting) had very nice games for the Cavs.

What’s Next?

The Nets travel to Boston to take on the Celtics on Wednesday, while the Cavs remain home to play the Magic on Wednesday.

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