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Brooklyn Nets' defense thumped by Cleveland Cavaliers in 'two humbling losses'

After a 125-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Friday night, the Brooklyn Nets leave their road trip to Cleveland 0-2 and have a slew of defensive breakdowns to review in their next film session.

"This was two humbling losses," Kyrie Irving said after Friday's game.

Scoring wasn't an issue for the Nets, even without Kevin Durant, who sat out after playing over 50 minutes in Brooklyn's double overtime loss on Wednesday. On the defensive end, the Nets couldn't slow down the Cavaliers in the paint.

Brooklyn gave up 70 points in the paint on Friday, with Jarrett Allen finishing with 19 points off the bench to go along with 19 points from Andre Drummond and 25 points from Collin Sexton.