The Nets have answered the challenge of taking on the Eastern Conference best - now beating the Bucks and Cavs in back to back games. It took another full team effort with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving playing their usual critical roles.

This matchup presented longer players in Mobley and Allen along with dynamic play makers in Garland and Mitchell. It ended up tighter than some may have liked but in the end the Nets again showed their ability to adaptable to the opponent and to get out to and early lead to put Cleveland on the back foot.

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