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Nets vs. Cavaliers: Brooklyn seeks first win at Cleveland on Saturday
Both teams lost their openers, and the Nets play the first game of a back-to-back against a Cavaliers team that led by 29 points in its own loss.
Two teams chasing a first win
The Cavaliers blew a lead of as many as 29 points in their season opener, and they host the winless Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, October 24, 2026. [1][2] Cleveland lost that opener 114-106 to the Philadelphia 76ers and is returning home to bounce back. [2]
Brooklyn lost its opener 110-103 to the Charlotte Hornets and is searching for its first win. [2] That game was at home and began the Nets' 60th season. [1]
Game time and where to watch
The game tips off at 7:30 PM ET, which is 6:30 PM CST. [2][1] It is at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. [1] Regional restrictions may apply to the viewing options. [2]
Cleveland's stars and its opener
Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley lead the Cavaliers, who have the talent to compete with the best teams in the Eastern Conference. [2] Mitchell has historically tormented the Nets and is the Cavaliers' key player to watch. [1]
Philadelphia punished Cleveland in transition to spur its comeback in the opener. [1] On the other end, Mobley and Jarrett Allen helped hold opponents to 63 percent shooting in the restricted area last season, the third-best mark in the NBA. [1]
Khalifa Diop is out for Cleveland with a left knee injury. [1] Nae'Qwan Tomlin is also out with a lower back injury. [1]
Brooklyn's road test
The Nets face a difficult road test against a Cleveland team with considerable star power and postseason aspirations. [2] Julius Randle scored 30 points in his Brooklyn debut and was the Nets' best player. [1]
Tyler Bilodeau is out for Brooklyn with a right shoulder sprain. [1] Egor Dëmin said he was not happy with his play in the opener, where he started strong but lost intensity. [1]
Mikel Brown Jr. played a 19-minute debut against the Hornets and looked good, and his minutes restriction remains in place. [1] Coach Jordi Fernandez said the restriction will not change and the team has a plan to build Brown up. [1] He offered no firm timeline for ending it. [1]
Michael Porter Jr. praised Brown, saying there have been practices where he has completely dominated. [1]
What it means if you are watching
If you plan to watch, tip-off is 7:30 PM ET, and regional restrictions may apply to your viewing options, so check them first. [2] Watch Mitchell, who has historically tormented the Nets. [1]
Brooklyn plays the first game of a back-to-back, and it hosts the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. [1] Check Brown's minutes, since his restriction remains in place. [1]
Sources
- Nets vs Cavs: Nets take to road in Cleveland — netsdaily.com
- How to watch Cavaliers vs Nets: NBA, live stream, TV channel — thebiglead.com
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