The Pacers’ injury list swells after center Ivica Zubac sprains his left ankle in a 108‑102 win over the Nets, exiting in the second half. The ACL‑torn Johnny Furphy, meniscus‑injured Ben Sheppard, hamstring‑strained T.J. McConnell, and forward Ben Sheppard also remain sidelined, leaving the team with just 14 standard contracts—insufficient for a hardship addition. Coach Rick Calrisle says Zubac’s X‑rays are clean but a return is unlikely tomorrow, making his status day‑to‑day. With no hardship option and key players out, Indiana faces a steep roster challenge early in the 2026‑27 season.
Tyrese Haliburton dropped a double-double of 24 points and 10 assists to lead the Indiana Pacers in defeating the Brooklyn Nets 136-109 on Sunday night. Pascal Siakam had 21 points, and Obi Toppin added 16 off the bench for Indiana. The Pacers shot 58% (49 for 85) from the field, including 49% (21 for 43) […]
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The Indiana Pacers have plenty of reason for optimism this season as star point guard Tyrese Haliburton has made his return after being sidelined for all of last season due to injury. The Pacers are 2-1 to start the season, with a recent win against the Brooklyn Nets, and Haliburton stole the show with a […]
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The Brooklyn Nets fall 136-109 to the Indiana Pacers, extending their winless start. Despite early steals and a solid start from bigs Mo Wagner (13 points) and Day’Ron Sharpe, the Nets couldn’t contain Indiana’s shooting surge, especially a second‑half barrage of threes that built a 26‑point lead. Nolan Traoré leads Brooklyn with 17 points and five assists, but the team shoots just 8‑23 overall in the third quarter and commits five turnovers. Coach Fernandez calls the three‑quarter performance “unacceptable,” as the Nets search for defensive identity and offensive consistency.
In their first ABA Classic uniform, the Indiana Pacers bounced back from a 37‑point loss to crush the Brooklyn Nets 115‑92 on Oct. 26, 2026. After a turnover‑laden first quarter and an early ankle sprain that sidelined Ivica Zubbác, the Pacers leaned on big forwards Pascal Siakam (15 points), Obi Toppin (8 points, 2 threes) and a surprise performance from reserve Jay Huff (14 points, 3 blocks, 3 assists). Haliburton’s starting lineup clicked, the team shot 45% from three in the fourth, and they built a 65‑56 halftime lead. The win showcases improved flow, reduced turnovers, and depth beyond Zubbác’s injury.
Kawhi Leonard sits out Sunday with left‑knee swelling after posting 16 points and nine rebounds in a win over Washington and 23 points in the season opener. Ja’Kobe Walter is projected to start for the Raptors against Minnesota, averaging 8.5 points in 23.5 minutes. In the Atlantic Division, Sixers forward VJ Edgecombe misses the game vs. Detroit due to an abdominal contusion, while the Knicks add 25‑year‑old guard Dalton Knecht on a two‑way contract, likely to start in the G League. Meanwhile, the Nets, 0‑2, saw promising chemistry from rookie duo Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr., who combined for three threes in 47 seconds, sparking optimism from coach Jordi Fernandez.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have struck a deal with DirecTV to air their games on channel 660, starting with the home opener against the Brooklyn Nets on Oct. 26. This ends the team’s exclusive reliance on DAZN, which previously forced in‑market fans to pay $120 for a season‑long subscription despite a $20 million rights fee for the Cavs. The new linear broadcast eases access after the Cavs were labeled the league’s least‑accessible team, though details on financial adjustments or refunds remain unclear.
Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. will miss Sunday’s back-to-back against the Indiana Pacers due to back injury management. The No. 6 pick missed most of the preseason due to an ankle injury. The Nets say his new designation on Sunday’s injury report is strictly preventative. “Correct. There’s not a new injury,” said head coach […]
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Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla deflects media focus on the Tatum‑Brown saga, emphasizing Jayson Tatum’s role while respecting former teammate Jaylen Brown’s contributions. Meanwhile, Sixers center Joel Embiid misses Sunday’s game against Detroit due to plantar fasciitis after a triple‑double win over Milwaukee, and RJ Barrett remains a key piece for the Raptors despite trade speculation. The Nets slide to 0‑2 after a loss to Cleveland, but rookie Egor Demin sparks hope with a 22‑point fourth‑quarter surge alongside Mikel Brown Jr., who is on a minutes restriction after an ankle injury.
The Brooklyn Nets, still winless at 0-2 in the 2026‑27 season, host the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on Sunday at 6:00 PM ET. After a near‑comeback loss to Cleveland (125‑121), the Nets must also cope with the loss of rookie forward Mikel Brown Jr., who sits out on a minutes restriction after an ankle sprain. The Pacers come off a 16‑point defeat to Dallas and will be missing T.J. McConnell, Johnny Furphy and Ben Sheppard, with Braden Smith listed as doubtful. The game streams on YES Network and DAZN.
With the Eastern Conference tighter than ever, the Boston Celtics must take full advantage of their upcoming matchups against lower-tier teams like the Bulls, Nets, and Bucks.
The Pacers visit the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 6:00 PM ET for an early‑season Eastern Conference showdown. Indiana, coming off a win over New Orleans and a loss to Dallas, leans on Tyrese Haliburton and veteran Pascal Siakam to sustain its fast‑tempo offense. Brooklyn, seeking its first victory after defeats to Charlotte and Cleveland, hopes its young roster can slow Indiana’s transition game at home. The game airs on DAZN IND, YES Network and streams live via DAZN. Catch the matchup to see which team grabs early momentum.
The Cleveland Cavaliers fend off a late rally to edge the Brooklyn Nets 125-121 at Rocket Arena on Oct. 25, 2026. Donovan Mitchell (22) and Evan Mobley (20, 10) lead Cleveland’s 1‑1 start, while Jarrett Allen adds 21 points. Michael Porter Jr. tops Brooklyn with 28 points, but a 41‑point fourth quarter isn’t enough as the Nets fall to 0‑2. Cleveland dominates inside, outscoring the Nets 46‑30 in the paint and shooting 51% versus Brooklyn’s 40%. Both teams turnover 23 times, but the Cavs’ free‑throw edge (29‑23) secures the win, moving them to within one game of Detroit in the Central Division.
Barclays Center debuts a sweeping upgrade for the Nets' Opening Night on Oct. 25, blending art, cloud tech and new hospitality spaces. Highlights include a 60th‑anniversary court honoring all 575 former players, Sarah Sze’s LED “WAVE” sculpture, and works by Rashid Johnson and Mark Bradford as part of the Brooklyn Art Encounters initiative. The renovation—part of a $150 million, five‑year plan—adds a reimagined main entrance, expanded event‑level club themed on DUMBO, a new Amex Lounge for Platinum and Centurion members, and a modernized control room. Enhanced ticketing flow and premium lounge views aim to pull fans from home into a more immersive, Brooklyn‑centric arena experience.
The Brooklyn Nets head into a home finale against the Indiana Pacers Sunday night still winless (0-2) after a near‑comeback loss to Cleveland (125‑121). Julius Randle (28 PPG, 7 RB, 6 AST) and Michael Porter Jr. (27 PPG, 7 RB) kept the Nets afloat, but injuries loom—rookie Mikel Brown Jr. remains out with a back issue, and Day’Ron Sharpe faces foul trouble. The Pacers arrive 1‑1, boasting a dominant frontcourt led by Pascal Siakam and Ivica Zubac, who averages a double‑double and will test Brooklyn’s vulnerable interior defense. Key injury notes: Brown Jr., Tyler Bilodeau (Nets); T.J. McConnell, Johnny Furphy, Ben Sheppard (Pacers) out, with Braden Smith listed doubtful.
James Harden struggled against Brooklyn, but Cleveland's 23 turnovers nearly caused another devastating collapse. The Cavaliers have a bigger problem.
Two games into the regular season, Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson feels his team is still shaking out the cobwebs a bit physically.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost both fourth quarters they’ve played this season, surrendering a 24‑point combined deficit despite a 125‑121 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Coach Kenny Atkinson cites turnovers—16 lost possessions—as the root cause, while players like Donovan Mitchell and Mario Hezonja blame aggressive, late‑game blitz defenses that trap the ball. With only two reliable ball‑handlers and limited chemistry in the new lineup, the Cavs struggle to find open teammates. Both Mitchell and Hezonja say the issues are fixable and expect the early‑season growing pains to pay off later, but the team must tighten ball security now.
The Cleveland Cavaliers held off a late Brooklyn Nets comeback to secure a 125-121 victory in their home opener on Saturday, October 24, at Rocket Arena. Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points, Jarrett Allen added 21 and Evan Mobley recorded 20 points and 10 rebounds as Cleveland improved to 1-1. Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with […]
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The Cavaliers escaped with a win Saturday night. They also escaped with a few more lessons about finishing games, something coach Kenny Atkinson would probably prefer they learn without all the drama. After blowing a 29-point lead in Thursday’s season-opening loss to the 76ers, the Cavs nearly surrendered a 22-point advantage against the Nets before […]
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In their home opener on Oct. 24, the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a furious Brooklyn Nets comeback to win 125-121, narrowly preserving a 22‑point fourth‑quarter lead. Michael Porter Jr. led with 28 points and four steals, Jarrett Allen added 21 points and a surprise three‑pointer, and Donovan Mitchell contributed 22 points, four assists and five rebounds while noting early‑season growing pains. Brooklyn’s James Harden supplied a highlight‑reel assist to Allen, but the Nets rallied to cut the margin to two before Cleveland sealed the win at the free‑throw line. The game underscored the Cavs’ continued fourth‑quarter execution issues despite the victory.
The Brooklyn Nets rallied late but fell 125-121 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 24, 2026. Egor Dëmin sparked the comeback, dropping 15 fourth‑quarter points and teaming with Mikel Brown Jr. for five late threes that trimmed a 22‑point deficit to four with 26.4 seconds left. Veteran Julius Randle contributed early, while Michael Porter Jr. finished with 28 points on 10‑of‑18 shooting. Despite improving shot volume in the second half and out‑rebounding the Cavs 24‑23, Brooklyn couldn’t overcome Cleveland’s 57.9% first‑half three‑point shooting. Coach Jordi Fernandez highlighted better shot quality as the key factor in the near‑miracle effort.
Random dribbles on the Cavaliers’ 125-121 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets in Saturday’s home opener. 1. I said before the season that I thought these Cavaliers could be a frustrating bunch. I really didn’t want to be right. But two games into the season, I’m feeling pretty good about that prediction. Unfortunately. 2. Listen, […]
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In the Cavs’ home‑opener win over the Nets, Jarrett Allen earns player‑of‑the‑game honors with 21 points, eight rebounds, two steals and a near‑perfect 7‑for‑8 shooting night, landing an A‑minus grade. Donovan Mitchell contributes 22 points but drops to a C+, while Evan Mobley posts a solid 20‑10 line for a B+. James Harden struggles, scoring just 12 on 1‑8 shooting and receives a D+. Bench spark plugs Jaylon Tyson (15 points) and Mario Hezonja (9) earn B‑ and B grades despite turnover issues. The grades breakdown highlights the team’s strengths and early‑season inconsistencies.
The Nets are taking a cautious approach with rookie guard Mikel Brown Jr., limiting him to 20 minutes per game after a preseason ankle injury. Coach Jordi Fernandez says Brown won’t see a full workload or back‑to‑backs soon, and he may sit out the upcoming game against Indiana. Brown faced Donovan Mitchell, a Louisville alum and mentor, who praised his potential. Meanwhile, 2025 first‑round picks Drake Powell, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf remain on the bench as Fernandez preserves rotation continuity. The team also aims to improve rebounding after surrendering 15 offensive boards to the Hornets, with Julius Randle vowing to set a physical tone, and second‑year guard Egor Demin seeking to contribute despite limited shooting success.