Cavs Snap Losing Streak, Edge Nets 106-102

0:00This is Corey with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Cleveland Cavaliers snapped their two-game losing streak by edging out the Brooklyn Nets 106-102 in a tight contest. This win boosts their season record to 38-24. In the Eastern Conference standings, Cleveland now trails the Boston Celtics by three games and sits one-and-a-half games behind the third-place new, York Knicks. They maintain a two-game cushion over the fifth-seated Toronto Raptors. The Cavs overcame a half-time deficit of 14 points after a rough second quarter. James Harden powered through a broken thumb for 22 points in 36 minutes, while the team coped without Donovan Mitchell's growing injury. And Dean Wade's sprained ankle. Cleveland heated up from three-point range, hitting 13 shots at 48 percent. Evan Mobley grabbed 13 rebounds and Jared Allen added six, helping the Cavs outrebound in Brooklyn 38-32, despite Michael, Porter Jr.'s 26 points.

1:03Up next, Cleveland returns home Tuesday, March 3rd, for a 7pm tip-off against the Detroit pistons whom they lost to 122. 109 just days ago. This episode is supported by our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcasts and music. S-O-L-L-I,