The Brooklyn Nets will travel to Cleveland to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. This will be their first meeting in the Eastern Conference.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers were defeated by the Toronto Raptors 118-107. The Cavaliers struggled on both ends of the floor, and if they are to win at home, they will need to be more efficient.
Dylan Windler (Ankle), Dean Wade (Shoulder), and Ricky Rubio (knee) are out for this game.
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The Nets come into this game having won their eighth game in a row. They won 118-100 against the Bucks thanks to a strong defensive performance. They must continue to contest shots near the rim and on the perimeter if they are to challenge the Cavs on the road.
Kevin Durant had 23 points (9-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, and four steals in 29 minutes against the Warriors on Wednesday.
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Durant has scored at least 20 points in 11 of his last 12 games, averaging 32.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.1 threes, 1.2 blocks, and 1.0 steals while shooting 60.7 percent from the field.
Kyrie Irving (calf) will not be limited in minutes when he returns to the court against the Cavaliers on Monday.
After one game off, Irving is expected to return to his starting role for Brooklyn. In four of his last five games, he scored 32 points or more.
