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National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
New Jersey 99, Cleveland 96
When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, January 27, 2012
Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
Officials: #27 Dick Bavetta, #34 Kevin Cutler, #33 Zach Zarba
Attendance: 13121
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Deron Williams had 27 points and 10 assists and the New Jersey Nets produced their first winning streak of the season following a 99-96 win at Cleveland on Friday.

Kris Humphries had 18 points and 11 rebounds and Anthony Morrow added 22 points for the Nets, who won at Philadelphia on Wednesday for consecutive victories for the first time this season.

Rookie Kyrie Irving had a career-high 32 points, including 21 in the fourth quarter, and Antawn Jamison had 20 for the Cavaliers.

Cleveland scored just 37 points in the first half and trailed the entire game, although Irving's late scoring flurry made the final score closer than the game.

The Nets scored 11 straight points late in the second quarter to take a 47-37 lead at the half. The Cavs didn't get the deficit under 10 until the final two minutes and the Nets hit enough free throws in the final minute to keep Cleveland at arm's length.
Top Game Performances
 
New Jersey   Cleveland
Deron Williams 27 Scoring Kyrie Irving 32
Deron Williams 10 Assists Daniel Gibson 4
Kris Humphries 11 Rebounds Anderson Varejao 9
Kris Humphries 4 Free Throws Made Kyrie Irving 6
Kris Humphries 2 Steals Kyrie Irving 2
Shelden Williams 3 Blocks Antawn Jamison 1
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
New Jersey 99 45.6 11-28 16-21 27 35 7 7 14
Cleveland 96 46.9 6-19 14-24 18 45 3 6 16
Upcoming Games
  • Cleveland will play their next game on the road against Boston. The Cavaliers have a W/L % of .143 after a win and .545 after a loss.
  • New Jersey will play their next game at home against Toronto. The Nets have a W/L % of .167 after a win and .429 after a loss.