Cavs vs. Nets: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t have asked for a worse way to lose their season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. They were in complete control of the game in the first half, building a 29-point lead. Then they went away from everything that got them that lead in the second half, allowing the Sixers to come away with a 114-106 victory.

The Cavs will try to get the bitter taste of that defeat out of their mouths as they host the Brooklyn Nets for their home opener on Saturday night.

Brooklyn isn’t expected to compete for a playoff spot in a deep Eastern Conference. At the same time, they don’t have an incentive to tank, are led by a good coaching staff, and do have competent veterans in Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. Even if the Nets aren’t a great team, they do have the ability to steal games if you take them lightly.

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Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) vs. Brooklyn Nets (0-1)

Where: Rocket Arena – Cleveland, OH

When: Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 PM

TV: DAZN, NBA League Pass

Point spread: Not yet set

Cavs injury report: Nae’Qwan Tomlin – OUT (back), Khalifa Diop – OUT (left knee), Ernest Udeh Jr. – OUT (G League)

Nets injury report: Tyler Bilodeau – OUT (shoulder)

Cavs expectedstarting lineup: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen

Nets expected starting lineup: Mikel Brown Jr., Egor Demin, Michael Porter Jr., Julius Randle, Day’Ron Sharpe

Cavs jersey:White Association Edition uniform

Previous matchup: The Cavs have won seven straight meetings dating back to November 2024. Cleveland won the last matchup 106-102 on March 1.

Here’s a look at both teams’ regular-season impact stats from last season via Cleaning the Glass.