The Cleveland Cavaliers notched their third straight win as they rolled over the visiting Brooklyn Nets 119 - 99, at Quicken Loans Arena on Friday evening. The Cavs (22 - 6) dominated the first three quarters, leading 98 - 57 heading into the fourth. The Nets (7 - 22) managed to pour in 42 points in the fourth but it was too little, too late. Both teams shot below 30 percent from long range, while the Cavs outscored the Nets 60 - 48 in the paint. LeBron James was the high - point man for Cleveland, with 19 points, along with six assists, five rebounds and three steals, in 27 minutes. Six other players scored in double digits for the Cavs, including Tristan Thompson, who finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Kyrie Irving also reached a double - double with 13 points and 10 assists, along with five rebounds and an amazing six steals. The Cavs are now 15 - 2 at home this season, but will have that record tested as they play host to the Warriors on Christmas day. Five players scored in double figures for the Nets, led by Brook Lopez, who finished with 16 points. Spencer Dinwiddie followed up with 13 points, along with three assists and three rebounds. Jeremy Lin added 10 points, six assists and two rebounds, in his third game back in the starting lineup after returning from injury. The Nets are now 1 - 14 on the road and have lost five straight overall. They go on to play host to the Hornets on Boxing Day.
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