Cleveland Cavaliers defeat Brooklyn Nets 125-121 in home opener

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured their first home victory of the season with a 125-121 win over the Brooklyn Nets at Rocket Arena. Despite holding a 22-point lead during the game, Cleveland narrowly escaped a late surge from Brooklyn, who scored 41 points in the fourth quarter to bring the game within reach.

Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 22 points, while Jarrett Allen contributed 21 points and Evan Mobley added 20 points and 10 rebounds. Jaylon Tyson also provided a significant boost from the bench, finishing with 15 points.

The Nets were led by Michael Porter Jr., who scored 28 points, and Julius Randle, who added 23. Egor Demin was a key factor in the late comeback, scoring 15 points in the fourth quarter alone. The loss follows a season opener for Cleveland where they blew a 29-point lead against Philadelphia.