CLEVELAND — After a frustrating loss to open their season, the Cleveland Cavaliers play their home opener Saturday night, Oct. 24, when they host the Brooklyn Nets.
The Cavs squandered a 24-point lead and lost 114-106 to Lebron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, Oct. 22. Cleveland was outscored 69-37 after halftime. Donovan Mitchell was the leading scorer with 32 points, including 22 in the first half, and had 10 rebounds for the Cavs.
The Nets are coming off a win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Tonight's Cavs-Nets game tips at 7:30 p.m. We'll have live updates throughout the night.
Below is some pregame information.
Probable Cavs starters vs. Nets
- James Harden, guard
- Donovan Mitchell, guard
- Peyton Watson, forward
- Evan Mobley, forward
- Jarrett Allen, center
Probable Brooklyn Nets starters vs. Cavs
- Keon Ellis, guard
- Egor Dëmin, guard
- Julius Randle, forward
- Michael Porter Jr, forward.
- Day'Ron Sharpe, center
Cavs injury report
- Khalifa Diop: out with a left knee injury
- Nae'Qwan Tomlin: out with a lower back injury
- Ernest Udeh: G League, two-way player
Nets injury report
- Tyler Bilodeau: out with a right shoulder sprain
What time do the Cavs play tonight?
The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.
Where to watch Cavaliers vs. Nets tonight on TV, streaming
Cavs versus Nets can be watched on DAZN, which will stream all regular-season games not selected exclusively for national broadcasts.
For more information about how to watch the Cavs during the 2026-27 season, click here.
How can I listen to Cavs vs Nets game tonight on radio?
The local radio broadcast of the Cavs-Nets game can be heard via WTAM (1100-AM), WMMS (100.7-FM) or La Mega Cleveland (Spanish broadcast, 1300-AM).
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