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Cavaliers Outlast Nets in Thrilling Comeback Victory
25 Oct
Summary
- Donovan Mitchell scores 35 points for Cavaliers
- Cavaliers rally from 25-point deficit to defeat Nets
- Cam Thomas and Michael Porter Jr. score 33 and 31 points for Nets
On October 21st, 2025, the Cleveland Cavaliers staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 131-124 in a high-scoring NBA matchup. The Cavaliers, led by Donovan Mitchell's 35-point performance, overcame a 25-point deficit in the third quarter to secure their first win of the season.
The Nets, who are now 0-2, were led by impressive outings from Cam Thomas (33 points) and Michael Porter Jr. (31 points). However, the Cavaliers' balanced scoring attack, with Jarrett Allen adding 22 points and Sam Merrill and Evan Mobley chipping in 22 and 13 points respectively, proved too much for the Nets to handle.
The game was a rollercoaster, with the Cavaliers dominating the third quarter by making 9 of 11 3-pointers. But the Nets rallied in the fourth quarter, cutting the deficit to just one point before the Cavaliers pulled away in the final minutes to seal the victory.
This thrilling win marks a promising start to the season for the Cavaliers, who will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games.
