--- title: "Nets vs. Cavaliers: Brooklyn seeks first win at Cleveland on Saturday" description: "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." url: https://sports.skoop.news/how-to-watch-cavaliers-vs-nets-nba-live-stream-tv-channel--10-24/ published: 2026-10-25T03:49:42.680573-04:00 modified: 2026-10-25T03:49:42.680609-04:00 section: "Sports" publisher: "skoop.news" language: en keywords: ["PM ET", "Michael Porter Jr", "Mikel Brown Jr", "Brooklyn Nets", "Charlotte Hornets", "Donovan Mitchell", "Cleveland", "Cavaliers", "Nets'", "Philadelphia"] hashtags: ["#PMET", "#MichaelPorterJr", "#MikelBrownJr", "#Nba", "#sports"] image: https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Cleveland_Cavaliers_vs._Charlotte_Hornets_%2840628157043%29.jpg/1280px-Cleveland_Cavaliers_vs._Charlotte_Hornets_%2840628157043%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail --- # 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. Published 2026-10-25 · Updated 2026-10-25 · Sports, [skoop.news](https://skoop.news/) ## In brief - 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]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) [[2]](https://www.thebiglead.com/how-to-watch-cavaliers-vs-nets-nba-live-stream-tv-channel/) - The game tips off at 7:30 PM ET, which is 6:30 PM CST. [[2]](https://www.thebiglead.com/how-to-watch-cavaliers-vs-nets-nba-live-stream-tv-channel/) [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) - Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley lead the Cavaliers, who have the talent to compete with the best teams in the Eastern Conference. [[2]](https://www.thebiglead.com/how-to-watch-cavaliers-vs-nets-nba-live-stream-tv-channel/) ## 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]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) [[2]](https://www.thebiglead.com/how-to-watch-cavaliers-vs-nets-nba-live-stream-tv-channel/) Cleveland lost that opener 114-106 to the Philadelphia 76ers and is returning home to bounce back. [[2]](https://www.thebiglead.com/how-to-watch-cavaliers-vs-nets-nba-live-stream-tv-channel/) Brooklyn lost its opener 110-103 to the Charlotte Hornets and is searching for its first win. [[2]](https://www.thebiglead.com/how-to-watch-cavaliers-vs-nets-nba-live-stream-tv-channel/) That game was at home and began the Nets' 60th season. [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) ## Game time and where to watch The game tips off at 7:30 PM ET, which is 6:30 PM CST. [[2]](https://www.thebiglead.com/how-to-watch-cavaliers-vs-nets-nba-live-stream-tv-channel/) [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) It is at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) Regional restrictions may apply to the viewing options. [[2]](https://www.thebiglead.com/how-to-watch-cavaliers-vs-nets-nba-live-stream-tv-channel/) ## 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]](https://www.thebiglead.com/how-to-watch-cavaliers-vs-nets-nba-live-stream-tv-channel/) Mitchell has historically tormented the Nets and is the Cavaliers' key player to watch. [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) Philadelphia punished Cleveland in transition to spur its comeback in the opener. [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) 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]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) Khalifa Diop is out for Cleveland with a left knee injury. [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) Nae'Qwan Tomlin is also out with a lower back injury. [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) ## Brooklyn's road test The Nets face a difficult road test against a Cleveland team with considerable star power and postseason aspirations. [[2]](https://www.thebiglead.com/how-to-watch-cavaliers-vs-nets-nba-live-stream-tv-channel/) Julius Randle scored 30 points in his Brooklyn debut and was the Nets' best player. [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) Tyler Bilodeau is out for Brooklyn with a right shoulder sprain. [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) Egor Dëmin said he was not happy with his play in the opener, where he started strong but lost intensity. [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) Mikel Brown Jr. played a 19-minute debut against the Hornets and looked good, and his minutes restriction remains in place. [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) Coach Jordi Fernandez said the restriction will not change and the team has a plan to build Brown up. [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) He offered no firm timeline for ending it. [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) Michael Porter Jr. praised Brown, saying there have been practices where he has completely dominated. [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) ## 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]](https://www.thebiglead.com/how-to-watch-cavaliers-vs-nets-nba-live-stream-tv-channel/) Watch Mitchell, who has historically tormented the Nets. [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) Brooklyn plays the first game of a back-to-back, and it hosts the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) Check Brown's minutes, since his restriction remains in place. [[1]](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) ## Sources 1. [Nets vs Cavs: Nets take to road in Cleveland](https://www.netsdaily.com/nets-game-previews/114872/brooklyn-nets-cleveland-cavaliers-preview) — netsdaily.com 2. [How to watch Cavaliers vs Nets: NBA, live stream, TV channel](https://www.thebiglead.com/how-to-watch-cavaliers-vs-nets-nba-live-stream-tv-channel/) — thebiglead.com Image: Photo: Erik Drost / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cleveland_Cavaliers_vs._Charlotte_Hornets_(40628157043).jpg) --- Written from the sources above and checked twice (rules and an independent model) before publishing. How we work: https://skoop.news/how-we-work/ · Corrections: https://skoop.news/corrections/