CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cavs secured their first victory of the season Friday night, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 131-124 at Barclays Center.
The scoreboard shows a win, but anyone watching closely saw something far more troubling – a team still battling the same demons that have haunted them for years.
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