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When the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Barclays Center to play the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, they will be hoping to continue their winning streak in the NBA.
The Cavaliers (44-10) are 5.5 games ahead of the Boston Celtics in the conference standings, while the Nets (20-34) sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference.
Before the NBA All-Star Weekend, the Brooklyn Nets will try to continue where they left off after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 100-96 to get to three straight victories.
D'Angelo Russell led the team with 22 points, five rebounds, and four assists, showcasing his pivotal role in the Nets' performance. Cameron Johnson added 16 points and six rebounds, while Trendon Watford provided a significant boost off the bench with 18 points and two assists. Their collective efforts were instrumental in securing the victory.
Brooklyn entered halftime with a four-point lead and managed to extend their advantage to 10 points by the final quarter. Despite a late surge from the Sixers, who outscored the Nets 30-24 in the final period, Brooklyn held their ground to clinch the win. This resilience underscored their ability to withstand pressure and close out games effectively.
Russell, who rejoined the franchise in a midseason trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, has been a key figure in Jordi Fernandez's team's resurgence. Following this victory, the Nets are now just 1.5 games behind the 10th-place Chicago Bulls, reigniting hopes of a late-season push for the postseason. Russell's leadership and consistent performances have been central to this turnaround.
Despite being the second-lowest-scoring team in the NBA this season, averaging just 105.0 points per game, the Nets have remained competitive. Their success can be attributed to their solid defensive efforts, which allow only 111.0 points per game, ranking them eighth in the league. This balance between offensive limitations and defensive strength has kept them in contention as they strive for a playoff spot.
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been the best team in the East this season, currently holding an 8-2 record and riding a five-game winning streak after their dominant 131-108 victory over the Toronto Raptors on the road last Thursday. The win marked their 44th of the season, showcasing yet another balanced team effort. Donovan Mitchell led the charge with 21 points, while six of his teammates also scored in double-digits, highlighting the depth and versatility of the squad.
Under Kenny Atkinson's guidance, the Cavaliers have developed a reputation for starting games with explosive energy, and their performance against the Raptors was no exception. They poured in a staggering 41 points in the first quarter, establishing a 24-point lead that they maintained throughout the game.
Atkinson, who recently led Team Shaq's OGs to victory in the All-Star game, has been instrumental in the team's success this season. His leadership, coupled with the recent contract extension of Donovan Mitchell—a move many consider the most significant since LeBron James' return in 2014—has positioned the Cavaliers as strong contenders heading into the postseason.
The Cavs have been a reliable bet this season, boasting a 35-19-0 record against the spread (ATS). They are also the second-highest-scoring team in the NBA, averaging an impressive 122.7 points per game. Defensively, they have been solid, allowing 111.9 points per game, which ranks them 11th overall in the league. With their high-powered offense and improving defense, the Cavaliers are proving to be a formidable force as they continue their push toward playoff success.
