BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The “Two-headed snake” of D’Angelo Russell and Spencer Dinwiddie came together and lifted the Nets when they need it most. The two combined for 53 points and led the Nets to a 113-107 victory over the 16-49 Cavaliers.
It’s the most wins at home (20) since the 2013-2014 season.
It was 85-80 in favor of the Cavaliers entering the fourth. The Nets had squandered a 15-point lead, while Kevin Love dropped 13 in the third to put Brooklyn’s must-win game in jeopardy.
D’Angelo Russell got the Nets started and pushed them through with 25 points entering the fourth.