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Cavs nearly blow another lead, hold on in 125-121 win over Nets

The Cleveland Cavaliers built another big lead and nearly maintained it the whole way in a 125-121 win over the Brooklyn Nets. It wasn’t until the final few minutes that this game became tighter than it had any business being.…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 2:25 AM
Cavs nearly blow another lead, hold on in 125-121 win over Nets
Key Things to Know
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly held off the Brooklyn Nets for a 125-121 victory.
  • Cleveland committed 23 turnovers as their 22-point lead was reduced to two points in the final seconds.
  • Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen each posted 13 first-half points to lead Cleveland's early surge.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured their first victory of the season with a 125-121 win over the Brooklyn Nets. After establishing a commanding 22-point lead, Cleveland suffered a late-game collapse fueled by 23 total turnovers, allowing Brooklyn to cut the deficit to two points with under 10 seconds remaining before holding on.

Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen each scored 13 points in the first half to establish an early 14-point advantage. Brooklyn's fourth-quarter surge was driven by Michael Porter Jr., who led all scorers with 28 points, alongside Julius Randle and Egor Demin, who combined for 43 points.

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