Vince Carter scored 33 points, including a perfect 11-11 from the free throw line to lead the Nets to a 104-98 win over the Cavaliers.
Lebron James scored 28 points, while Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 20 points and 18 rebounds in a losing effort.
The win bumped the Nets' record to 24-32, trailing the Celtics by just four games in the Atlantic Division.
Jason Kidd chipped in 14 points and 12 assists.