New Jersey Nets Team Report - December 8

(Basketball News) - The New Jersey Nets had their two-game win streak halted on Tuesday night, as they were handed a 103-97 loss by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

LeBron James poured in a team-high 27 points and Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 19 to lead the Cavs to the win at Gund Arena.

Richard Jefferson paced the Nets with 27 points. Jason Collins had 17 and Alonzo Mourning chipped in 16 for New Jersey.

Jason Kidd, one night after making his season debut after undergoing off- season left knee surgery, scored 10 points with two rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes of action.

The Nets are off until Friday when they will host the New Orleans Hornets at the Meadowlands.