- Cleveland Cavaliers secured their second 15-game winning streak of the season with a 109-104 comeback win over the Brooklyn Nets
- Darius Garland led the charge with 30 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter, while Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley combined for 44 points
- Indiana Pacers snapped a three-game losing streak with a dramatic 115-114 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, thanks to Tyrese Haliburton’s four-point play in the final seconds
Key Takeaways:
Cleveland Cavaliers extended their dominance in the NBA with another remarkable comeback, overcoming an 18-point deficit to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 109-104. The win marked their second 15-game winning streak of the season, reaffirming their status as the top team not only in the Eastern Conference but the entire NBA.
Playing without key players Donovan Mitchell and De’Andre Hunter due to minor injuries, the Cavaliers struggled early, trailing by as many as 18 points in the third quarter. However, Darius Garland took over in the final period, scoring 18 of his 30 points to fuel the rally. Cleveland outscored Brooklyn 31-18 in the fourth quarter, with Jarrett Allen (23 points) and Evan Mobley (21 points) also playing key roles.
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With the win, Cleveland improved to a league-best 55-10 record, the fifth-best start in NBA history after 65 games. They also widened the gap over Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City (53-12) in the race for home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
In another Eastern Conference clash, the Indiana Pacers ended their three-game skid with a thrilling 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Tyrese Haliburton emerged as the hero, sinking a deep three-pointer while drawing a foul in the final seconds. He converted the free throw to complete the four-point play, securing a crucial victory for Indiana.
Both Indiana and Milwaukee now share identical 36-28 records, tied for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers will visit the Philadelphia 76ers on March 15, while the Bucks will face the Los Angeles Lakers a day earlier.