Russell, Nets go off in third quarter and dominate Cavaliers, 102-86

Ken Blaze-USA TODAY SportsJust as D’Angelo Russell found his game, the Brooklyn Nets apparently did too.

Following a disappointing 20-point loss to Indiana on Sunday, the Brooklyn Nets (2-2) bounced back with a 102-86 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers (0-4) on Wednesday night.

This was the the first game that Brooklyn held their opponent to less than 100 points and their first time beating the Cavaliers in Cleveland in 10 games! As a matter of fact, the 86 points the Nets held the Cavs to are the fewest points Brooklyn has surrendered in a road game since February of 2015 at Denver (82 points).

Russell’s 18 points and eight assists had him looking like his old self, as he led the Nets…