The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 117-112, at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Monday evening.

The Nets (13-5) and the Cavaliers (9-9) played a tight contest and while this might be defined as a back-and-forth contest, in the end, the Nets came through when it mattered the most to come away with the victory. The Cavaliers jumped out to a 27-24 lead in the first quarter and bolstered their advantage to a double-digit lead following a 36-28 score in the second quarter. However, Brooklyn responded in the third quarter and showed their will to fight thanks to a 32-19 score in the third quarter, jumping from an 11-point deficit to a two-point lead. Brooklyn didn't step the foot off the gas and won the final quarter as well, 33-30, racing out to a five-point victory while playing away from home.

Kevin Durant led the way for Brooklyn with 27 points while adding nine assists and six rebounds, while Patty Mills contributed 17 points. James Harden ended with 14 points and 14 assists while adding six rebounds and three steals, as he contributed on both sides of the ball. LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, and Cam Thomas had 11 points. Brooklyn shot 47.4 percent from the field.

Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 24 points and 11 assists, while Jarrett Allen also had 20 points and 15 rebounds to produce a double-double. Lauri Markkanen had 22 points and eight rebounds, and Isaac Okoro ended with 15 points. Ricky Rubio had 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists off the bench as well. Cleveland shot 38.7 percent from the field and 31.8 percent from deep.