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BROOKLYN, NY-- The Cavs took on the Brooklyn Nets tonight for the first game in the play-in tournament. Cleveland fought hard but will continue to play in the play-in with tonight's loss and final score of 115-108. The Cavs did not look strong at the start with a twenty-point deficit after the end of the first quarter. Kyrie Irving led the Nets with a double-double, 12 assists, and 34 points tonight. Kevin Durant also had a double-double tonight with 11 assists and 25 points. Darius Garland also shot 34 points on the night. Kevin Love came off the bench tonight and earned himself a double-double with 13 rebounds and 14 points. The Cavs will find out tomorrow who they will face on Friday at home.
The Cavs are back on the court on Friday at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Stay tuned to WTAM to find out tip-off times and their opponent.