Cleveland were expected to roll in this game and they looked like the far superior team, despite the close scoreline. The Cavaliers aggressiveness was key, as they attempted 43 free - throws to the Nets 19. In addition, Cleveland recorded 14 steals, winning the turnover battle, 19 - 12. LeBron James was the player of the game, accumulating 36 points, nine rebounds and six assists on 14 - of - 20 from the field. Kyrie Irving struggled with his shot, but finished second on the team with 32 points and four assists. Kevin Love totaled 17 points and 13 rebounds on his way to a double - double. Bojan Boganovic led the Nets in scoring, as he dropped 23 points and added four assists. Caris LeVert led the bench in scoring, accruing 19 points, four rebounds and five assists. Trevor Booker recorded another double - double, amassing 13 points and 12 rebounds in the defeat,
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