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Cavaliers Clinch Division Title with Record-Tying 15th Win

Cleveland rallies from an 18-point deficit to defeat the Nets 109-104, led by Darius Garland's dominant fourth quarter performance.

  • The Cleveland Cavaliers secured their 15th consecutive win, tying the franchise record for the second time this season, with a 109-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
  • Darius Garland scored 18 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, earning praise as the 'Clutch Player of the Year' from head coach Kenny Atkinson.
  • The win clinched the Central Division title for Cleveland, marking their first divisional championship since 2018 and the first without LeBron James since 1976.
  • Despite missing key players Donovan Mitchell, De’Andre Hunter, and Ty Jerome, Cleveland overcame an 18-point third-quarter deficit with strong contributions from Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.
  • The Cavaliers, boasting the NBA's best record at 55-10, continue to dominate with league-leading home performance and depth across their roster.
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