Here are the updated lottery standings for the Philadelphia 76ers after the Brooklyn Nets fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road.

The Nets announced earlier in the day on Tuesday that guard D'Angelo Russell will not playing in Cleveland due to right ankle injury management. While Russell has been playing sol

While Brooklyn gave themselves an 18-point cushion against a Cavaliers team missing Mitchell, Darius Garland erupted in the second half as he dropped 23 of his 30 points in the final 24 minutes, including 18 points in the fourth quarter. Here are three Nets takeaways from Tuesday's loss at the Cavaliers:

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on a roll. Darius Garland and Co. beat the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to 15 games as they continue to dominate in the Eastern Conference. Garland, in the absence of Donovan Mitchell, scored 30 points along with four rebound and eight assists to lead the Wine and Gold to a narrow 109-104 win.

Darius Garland had team highs of 30 points and eight assists as Cleveland rallied for a 109-104 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, the Cavaliers’ 15th consecutive win. Jarrett Allen added 23 points and 13 rebounds as Cleveland matched the longest win streak in franchise history,

While Brooklyn gave themselves an 18-point cushion against a Cavaliers team missing Mitchell, Darius Garland erupted in the second half as he dropped 23 of his 30 points in the final 24 minutes, including 18 points in the fourth quarter. Here are the Nets player grades following Tuesday's loss at the Cavaliers:

The Brooklyn Nets were in position to take down the NBA’s top team on Tuesday. Leading the Cleveland Cavaliers by 18 points in the third quarter, Brooklyn’s visit to Rocket Arena had the makings of a marquee win.

What an ugly game the Lakers had in Brooklyn. They matched the Nets’ unseriounsess and even topped it with their play throughout Monday’s loss. Sure, there are excuses Los Angeles could use. LeBron James,