Cleveland Cavaliers 106, Brooklyn Nets 102
NBA · 2026-03-01 · Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Brooklyn Nets 106–102 on 2026-03-01 in NBA play, a 4-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q3 4:40 swung win probability 79% → 23%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Brooklyn Nets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 29 | 17 | 28 | 32 | 106 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 24 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 102 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q3 4:40 swung win probability 79% → 23%.
Why Brooklyn Nets lost
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 4:40 (win probability 79% → 23% for the home side).
- Outscored 25-15 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 8-3.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 11–0 | Q3 4:40 | 79% → 23% |