Cavaliers
The Cavs got off to a 4-0 start to their homestand this week, beating the Pacers, Mavs, Jazz and Bucks. The defense has been lights out, allowing just 105.4 points per 100 possessions over Cleveland’s five-game winning streak. Donovan Mitchell continues to deliver on a nightly basis, averaging 31.3 points this week on 51/42/91 shooting splits. Darius Garland has embraced his role as a facilitator next to Mitchell, putting up 19.5 points and a team-high eight assists per game this week. The win over Milwaukee was a statement to the rest of the league that the Cavs belong in any discussion about the East’s top teams. 6 22-11
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Nets
Brooklyn extended its winning streak to seven games this week by beating the Raptors and Pistons, then dropping 143 points (including 91 in the first half) against a skeleton Warriors roster. This team is just clicking on all cylinders, with Kevin Durant serving as the engine — he averaged 31.3 points per game this week on ungodly 61/55/96 shooting splits. The man is simply unstoppable right…