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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 131–124 on October 24 at Barclays Center, with Donovan Mitchell leading the way on 35 points while Jarrett Allen contributed 22 points for the visitors. The Cavaliers shot 53.7 percent from the field and made 18 three-pointers, posting a 124.3 offensive rating against Brooklyn's 114.7. Cleveland's third quarter proved decisive, outscoring the Nets 45–35 in that frame to seize control; the home team mounted a fourth-quarter push with 38 points but fell short. The Cavaliers' defense was suffocating, recording 14 steals and forcing 19 turnovers while committing only 17 of their own. For Brooklyn, Cameron Thomas and Michael Porter Jr. combined for 64 points on 51 percent shooting and 19 three-pointers made, yet the Nets' 124.3 defensive rating and 19 turnovers proved too costly. The road victory positions Cleveland as an early-season contender in the Eastern Conference.
